16 Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh

Introduction

This page is intended to inform you about the emerging proposals for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation development at 16 Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh also known as ‘John Sinclair House’.

The proposals also include demolition of the existing buildings and erection of high-quality student accommodation development.

Consultation Events

The first statutory consultation event is being undertaken to inform the local community of this development and to hear your views. 

In-Person Public Consultation: Wednesday 14^th October from 04:00pm to 07:00pm

It will be held at the Library Gallery, 1 Summerhall Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL, where you will be able to find out more about the proposal and will also have opportunity to speak to the project team representing the Applicant.  

If you have any queries, please contact us via email at [email protected] or you can call us on 0131 226 7225.

Please take a look at the information we have provided on this website about the site, surroundings, proposed development and our proposed next steps. These boards will be available at the consultation event on 14^th October. We welcome your comments on our initial proposals and would be grateful if you could provide some comments using the ‘feedback’ section on this website by Wednesday 28^th October 2026. Alternatively, we are happy for you to email us by Wednesday 28^th October 2026 at [email protected] or post to 26 Alva Street, Edinburgh EH2 4PY.

Our proposed timeline is provided below:

• 1^st Consultation Event – 14^th October 2026
• 2^nd Consultation Event – 11^th November 2026
• Planning Application Preparation and Submission – End of 2026/Start of 2027
• Planning Application Determination Period – 2027

Once a planning application has been submitted, the full range of supporting documents will be available for public viewing, and you will be provided the opportunity to make formal comments to City of Edinburgh Council as planning authority.