Three flats and pub extension proposed at 2 Bath Road in Leith

A small mixed-use development could change a prominent Bath Road corner in Leith, with plans lodged for three new flats and a ground-floor extension to an existing public house at 2 Bath Road, Edinburgh EH6 7JT.

The proposal is for a new-build residential element alongside an enlarged pub space. If progressed, it would be a visible local change on a street close to Leith Links and the surrounding residential area.

What is proposed

The application seeks full planning permission for a “new build development comprising 3 No. residential flats and ground floor extension to public house”.

In practical terms, the scheme would combine two forms of change on the same site:

• construction of three residential flats;
• a ground-floor extension to the public house at 2 Bath Road.

The address places the application on Bath Road in Leith, an established neighbourhood street with homes, local amenities and nearby green space at Leith Links. The mix of new homes and an expanded hospitality use makes the application relevant to both nearby residents and local businesses.

Why it matters

This is not a large housing scheme, but it is the kind of smaller infill development that can still have a noticeable effect on a neighbourhood.

Three new flats would add modest residential density on an existing urban site. The proposed pub extension could also alter how the ground floor works on the street, including the appearance of the building and the relationship between the venue and neighbouring properties.

For neighbours, the main points of interest are likely to be the scale and design of the new block, how it sits beside existing buildings, and the effect of extending the public house at street level. For local traders and regular users of Bath Road, the application is worth watching because it involves a commercial venue as well as new housing.

The application has been categorised as a new-build and major development item in the City Scope planning feed because it combines residential construction with a commercial extension. The council’s planning assessment will consider the proposal against relevant planning policies and any comments submitted through the official planning portal.

The site

The site address is 2 Bath Road, Edinburgh EH6 7JT. It sits in Leith, close to the Leith Links area, and is associated with an existing public house.

Bath Road is a local street rather than a city-centre thoroughfare, so changes to building form and ground-floor activity can be particularly noticeable to people living or working nearby. A new infill block with flats would add residential use on or beside the existing pub site, while the proposed ground-floor extension would expand the hospitality footprint.

The core proposal is clear, but the planning record should be checked for drawings and any supporting documents to understand the detailed design, height, layout, access arrangements and relationship to neighbouring properties.

What happens next

The application is currently marked as “Awaiting Assessment” by the City of Edinburgh Council. That means it has been received and validated, but no decision has been recorded.

Residents and other interested parties can find the case on the City of Edinburgh Council planning portal by searching for the planning reference. The portal is where application documents are published and where public comments can be made while the consultation process is open.

The key details are:

• Address: 2 Bath Road, Edinburgh EH6 7JT
• Proposal: New build development comprising three residential flats and a ground-floor extension to a public house
• Planning reference: 26/01831/FUL
• Status: Awaiting Assessment
• Received: 29 April 2026
• Validated: 12 May 2026

To view the application, search the council planning portal for 26/01831/FUL.