The Cockburn Association conservation group raised concerns last month that market structures were being installed, despite planning permission having lapsed. Market operator Underbelly said it was unable to submit a new application without council approval of the market structures, which was only received last month. Underbelly must now consult for 12 weeks before formally seeking permission - which is expected to be granted after the market has been taken down.
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Number of planning applications submitted
for the 2019 Edinburgh Christmas market
12
Number of weeks that market operator Underbelly must consult on its proposals before submitting a planning application
124,000
Number of daily visitors at last year’s Edinburgh Christmas Market
3
Number of years for which Underbelly will seek planning permission - including 2019
163
Number of market stalls and bars to be in operation at this year’s market
50
Number of days for which the 2019 market is expected to be in operation
Sources: Underbelly, Scottish Government, Edinburgh City Council, BBC/Scotsman, Edinburgh’s Christmas website
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