Our Planning Helpdesk (which operates as an email and call-back service) will be closed from 22 December 2025 and will reopen on 5 January 2026. Queries received over this time will be responded to when we re-open.
Our online resources and self-service options will still be available 24/7 during this time, ensuring that you can find information and resources whenever you need them.
We have a wide range of planning quick guides aimed at householders – these answer a lot of commonly asked questions, including for
Planning guidance gives advice on topics to guide new development. This guidance answers a lot of commonly asked questions for
The quickest & easiest way to comment on planning applications is on the Planning Portal. When a comment is submitted over the Planning Portal, we receive it within minutes.
Planning enforcement issues can also be reported online.
Weekly lists & planning advertisements
Please note there will be NO planning weekly lists issued Monday 29 December 2025.
There will also be NO planning advertisement in the Edinburgh Evening News on the following dates:
- Friday 26 December 2025
- Friday 2 January 2026
The week commencing Monday 5 January 2026 will see things go back to normal – the helpdesk will re-open, with the weekly list issued & an advertisement on Friday 9 January 2026.
Full details of Council services at Christmas and New Year, including emergency contacts, can be found on our website.
Season’s Greeting to all our customers and wishing you a happy 2026.
Planning Edinburgh 
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