Search Balerno planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Balerno · updated daily · City of Edinburgh Council
- Tree Works Ravelrig Drive Ravelrig BalernoAwaiting decisionT1 sycamore, reduce decayed overhanging branches close to the boundary.Received 29 Oct 202626/0941/TPO
- Headmaster's Cottage 49 Mansfield Road Balerno EH14 7JYAwaiting decisionAlterations to create 3 no. flatted dwellings within the existing floorplan. Change of external door to window and infill below.Received 27 Oct 202626/04206/LBC
- 12 Cockburn Crescent Cockburnhill Balerno EH14 7ENAwaiting decisionRear extension.Received 5 Oct 202626/03990/FUL
- 507 Lanark Road West Balerno EH14 7AJAwaiting decisionPlan of trees and locations - Removal of identified trees - all marked with paint and listed.Received 30 Sep 202626/0845/TCO
- Land 2200 Metres South Of Bavelaw Mill Farm Wester Rigg BalernoAwaiting decisionPrior Approval for portion of Site 2 at Bavelaw for peatland restoration.Received 28 Sep 202626/03887/PNA
Planning in Balerno
- Approved
- 79%
- 31 of 39 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Balerno in the last 24 months, from City of Edinburgh Council's planning register.
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EH14 196 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: City of Edinburgh Council
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About Balerno
Balerno is a picturesque village located 8 miles south-west of Edinburgh city centre, nestled alongside Currie and Juniper Green. Once part of Midlothian, it now falls under the City of Edinburgh Council's jurisdiction. Historically known for its water-powered mills during the 18th and 19th centuries, Balerno has transitioned into a thriving residential suburb, making it a relevant area for planning applications focused on housing and community development.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Balerno area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Balerno a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Balerno planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Balerno, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 97 planning applications were submitted near Balerno. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
The most common types were tree works (29), full planning applications (17), listed building and heritage (8).