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Planning in Brunstane

Approved
89%
31 of 34 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Brunstane in the last 24 months, from City of Edinburgh Council's planning register.

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Around Brunstane

Postcode districts

EH21 90 applications in the last 12 monthsEH15 197 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: City of Edinburgh Council

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About Brunstane

Brunstane is a northeastern suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland, conveniently located along the A1 and served by Brunstane railway station on the Borders Railway. The area features a mix of new housing developments, including the Gilberstoun estate, alongside 1950s council housing schemes known as Magdalene and the Christians, situated to the south and north of Milton Road, respectively. This diverse housing landscape may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Brunstane 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 Brunstane 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, Brunstane 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 Brunstane, 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, 88 planning applications were submitted near Brunstane. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (6), tree works (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Brunstane?
In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near Brunstane. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Brunstane?
The average planning decision time near Brunstane is 54 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 Brunstane?
The planning approval rate near Brunstane is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Brunstane?
The most common type of planning application near Brunstane is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Brunstane?
You can search and track planning applications near Brunstane on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.