Tag: Committee

Revised Scheme of Delegation

The way we make decisions on planning applications has changed. From Monday 2 February all decisions are following a revised Scheme of Delegation.

This follows approval from Scottish Ministers on 27 January 2026.

The revised Scheme of Delegation gives officers decision-making powers on behalf of Councillors.

What does this mean?

New applications validated on or after Monday 2 February will be determined using the revised scheme.

The revised scheme continues to ensure that decisions on applications that raise no significant planning issues are made efficiently within the context of the relevant legislative context and the Development Plan.

It also ensures that Committee scrutiny is appropriately focused on the applications of widest public interest and greatest significance to the city.

Edinburgh is the busiest Planning Authority in Scotland and processes a high volume of applications. It is in the public interest for Edinburgh to have effective delegation arrangements in place to help manage the high volume of applications.

The revised scheme of delegation is an important component in ensuring efficient and effective decision-making. 

Full details of the scheme of delegation can be found on our website.

City Plan 2030: Intention to Adopt

City Plan 2030 has reached another key milestone in its journey to adoption.

At the meeting of Planning Committee on 19 June 2024 and full Council on 27 June 2024, the Council resolved to adopt City Plan 2030 (as modified).

Following publication of the Scottish Government report of examination on 5 April 2024, the Council has accepted all recommendations and have prepared a modified City Plan 2030 accordingly.

Getting to this stage is a significant achievement for Planning and for all those who contributed. Please note, it is not yet adopted – just intention to adopt.

We have now notified Scottish Ministers of the intention to adopt City Plan 2030 (as modified). The plan can be formally adopted 28 days after notification of the intention to adopt, unless Scottish Ministers direct otherwise. Scottish Ministers may extend the period, direct the Council to consider further modifications to the plan, direct the Council not to adopt the plan or approve the plan themselves. There is no opportunity for any other parties to engage in the process at this stage.

You can view City Plan 2030 (as modified) online.

Printed copies of City Plan 2030 (as modified) and list of the modifications will be available in all Council libraries and Reception, City Chambers, 253 High Street, Edinburgh.

We will keep you updated as to when the plan is adopted.