Easter Holiday Arrangements 2026 – Planning Helpdesk and Weekly Lists

Due to the Easter holidays, our Planning Helpdesk will be closed on 3 and 6 April 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.

Planning enforcement issues can also be reported online.

Weekly lists & planning advertisements

The planning weekly lists issued for the week ending on 3 April will be issued when we re-open on Tuesday 7 April.

The planning advertisement in the Edinburgh Evening News will go ahead as normal on 3 April 2026.

Full details of Council services available over Easter, including emergency contacts, can be found on our website.