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Planning approval for transformational Princes Street proposals

On behalf of Hunter REIM, Turley has secured planning approval from Edinburgh City Council for a new Ruby Hotel. The Development Management Sub Committee has now agreed the proposals for one of the biggest investments in Princes Street in recent years.

We provided Planning and Engagement, Heritage & Townscape and Economics services for the development. The proposals are the latest in a succession of approvals in what is one of Scotland’s most famous streets. The new hotel will be the first Ruby Hotel in Scotland and work will begin as soon as is practical with completion anticipated in 2026. 

Commenting on the approval, Andrew Moffat, Managing Director of Hunter REIM said:

“We are absolutely delighted to get the go ahead for the Ruby Hotel proposals. Developing in a world heritage site is always challenging, but we are confident that this will be a transformational development for Princes Street, and particularly for the western end of the street which has struggled in recent years. We look forward to continuing to work with the council, Ruby Hotels and local stakeholders to create a development of which everyone will be proud.”

Also Commenting Roddy Smith, Chief Executive of Essential Edinburgh, Edinburgh’s successful Business Improvement District said: 

“This is a hugely important development for Princes Street and for Edinburgh. With the adjacent development stalling the city needs to keep up the momentum in the Princes Street area and continue the flow of investment in this most famous of streets. These proposals are a huge improvement for Princes Street - and will I am sure, encourage more investment to come forward. Whilst Edinburgh’s city centre has bounced back stronger than any other city centre in the U.K. outside London, we can never be complacent about the city’s future. This is a very good day for our city centre.”

5 October 2023