How long do planning decisions take near Bilston?

The average planning decision time near Bilston is 109 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bilston?

The planning approval rate near Bilston is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bilston?

The most common type of planning application near Bilston is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bilston?

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Bilston, Midlothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bilston, Midlothian.

Midlothian · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Bilston are administered by Midlothian Council. View the full Midlothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bilston

Bilston is a quaint village situated in Midlothian, Scotland, just south of Loanhead along the A701 and on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Notably, the Bilston Burn Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) has a history of activism, as it was occupied by protestors from 2002 until the mid-2010s, who successfully campaigned against proposed bypass plans. This village, with its rich environmental significance, may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £195,201 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Midlothian
Parliamentary constituency: Midlothian
LSOA: Roslin and Bilston - 06

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bilston.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bilston.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bilston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Bilston in Midlothian

Property prices in Bilston show an average sale price of £195,201, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bilston a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Bilston

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Bilston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bilston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 109 days, decisions near Bilston take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Bilston were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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