Planning application26/02638/FUL

8 Merchiston Crescent Edinburgh EH10 5AS

Awaiting AssessmentWorth watchingChange of Use & Conversions2/2
Planning document
1 / 3
Received

22 June 2026

Validated

7 July 2026

Planning Signals

7 detected traits

Use
Residential Flats
Works
DemolitionHouse ExtensionLandscaping
Specific
Garage RemovalParking Access
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AI summary

Corner villa could be divided into flats, with the garage and older extension replaced by new residential additions and updated landscaping.

Impact scale

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6/10
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CityScope · Planning Updates

Application 26/02638/FUL

8 Merchiston Crescent Edinburgh EH10 5AS

Awaiting AssessmentChange of Use & ConversionsReceived Local authority

Corner villa could be divided into flats, with the garage and older extension replaced by new residential additions and updated landscaping.

Reference
26/02638/FUL
Address
8 Merchiston Crescent Edinburgh EH10 5AS
Status
Awaiting Assessment
Category
Change of Use & Conversions
Impact scale
6/10
Authority
Local authority
Received
Validated
Last scraped
Record created
Latitude
55.934716
Longitude
-3.215605

Plain-language summary

Corner villa could be divided into flats, with the garage and older extension replaced by new residential additions and updated landscaping.

As filed with the council

Change of use of existing dwellinghouse to form six flats, demolition of existing extension and garage, and erection of replacement extensions to form five flats including landscaping, and associated works.

  • 26/02639/CONAwaiting Assessment22 June 2026

    8 Merchiston Crescent could see a substantial side and rear block removed, opening up this corner villa site in the conservation area.

City Scope Journal

8 Merchiston Crescent villa could be converted into flats

A corner villa at 8 Merchiston Crescent could be converted into flats, with its existing garage and extension demolished and replaced by new residential additions. The proposal would bring a visible change to a prominent residential site in Merchiston.

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