No new major planning applications in the Portobello area have been submitted or decided in the last week. The following applications have been decided: 15/01382/FUL has been granted: Single storey extensions at rear and side of property, at 1 Brunstane Drive 15/01160/LBC has been granted: Remove sash and case windows and wall below. Install timber […]

Edinburgh Council are currently consulting on the closure of 10 public toilets, with the conveniences at Joppa at risk. The survey runs until Mon 25 May and can be completed at: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/public-toilets-survey. The response from Portobello Community Council is included below:   Portobello Community council undertook consultation in December and January into possible toilet closures […]

No new major planning applications in the Portobello area have been submitted or decided in the last week. The following applications have been decided: 15/01184/FUL has been refused: Use of premises as hot food takeaway (sui generis), at 3 Brighton Place 15/00746/FUL has been granted: One-and-a-half storey side extension and single storey rear extension with […]