Brunstane, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brunstane, City of Edinburgh.
City of Edinburgh · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Brunstane are administered by City Of Edinburgh Council. View the full City Of Edinburgh Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: City of Edinburgh
- Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- LSOA: Portobello - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brunstane.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brunstane.
- 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 Brunstane based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Brunstane.
- 26/02589/FULSTL · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - 4 Gilberstoun Place Edinburgh EH15 2RB
Alterations and extension to existing detached garage to form a short term letting unit ancillary to existing house.
Status: Undecided | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 7 Milton Road East Edinburgh EH15 2ND
Proposed extension to rear and proposed new garage building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - Land East Of 173 Gilberstoun Edinburgh
Proposed adjustment to Plot 9 within the housing site located to the east of Brunstane Steading, Brunstane Road South, deleting one large house and replacing it with two smaller houses.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 9 Ferguson Rigg Newcraighall Musselburgh EH21 8RL
Proposed conversion of existing integral garage into a lounge with existing lounge to become a ground floor bedroom with access to a Jack and Jill shower room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 25 Hopper Gardens Newcraighall Musselburgh EH21 8RJ
Proposed change of use from landscaped belt open space to extended domestic driveway and erection of timber boundary fence.(Retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Edinburgh College Milton Road Campus 24 Milton Road East Joppa Edinburgh EH15 2PP
The removal and replacement of 3 No. antennas and ancillary development thereto.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 37 Gilberstoun Brig Brunstane Edinburgh EH15 2RP
Single storey rear / side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 4 Flockhart Gait Newcraighall Musselburgh EH21 8RG
Change of use domestic house to short term rental property.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-09-25
View full details - - Land East Of 173 Gilberstoun Edinburgh
The consent granted included the demolition of dilapidated farm buildings and the erection of 10 houses with associated works. This amendment application is to amend this approved design as follows: T
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - 5 Hopper Gardens Newcraighall Musselburgh EH21 8RJ
Conversion of integrated garage to form bedroom accessed from ground floor hall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - 53 Brunstane Crescent Brunstane Edinburgh EH15 2NU
Rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-12-28
View full details - - 11 Hopper Gardens Newcraighall Musselburgh EH21 8RJ
Proposed conversion of garage to form new bedroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-12-18
View full details - - 1 Ferguson Rigg Newcraighall Musselburgh EH21 8RL
Proposed conversion of existing integral single garage to form new flexible living space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-07-13
View full details - - Land 17 Metres East Of 153 Gilberstoun Edinburgh
Erection of dwelling house.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-06-09
View full details - - 2 Flockhart Gait Musselburgh EH21 8RG
Erection of a conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2022-04-25
View full details - - 14 Ferguson Rigg Edinburgh Musselburgh EH21 8RL
Proposed conversion of existing integral garage to form additional living accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2022-02-17
View full details - - 16 Ferguson Rigg Edinburgh Musselburgh EH21 8RL
Erect new carport and electric car charging point in front of existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2021-10-27
View full details - - 49 Gilberstoun Loan Edinburgh EH15 2RQ
Erection of a detached prefabricated garage to the side of property. Minor alterations to side elevation of house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2021-04-29
View full details - - 17 Ferguson Rigg Edinburgh EH21 8RL
Garage conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2021-04-06
View full details - - 45 Gilberstoun Loan Edinburgh EH15 2RQ
Non-material variation; change in external finish from laminated boarding to render.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2018-06-07
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A brief summary of Brunstane in City of Edinburgh
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brunstane a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Brunstane
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Brunstane. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Brunstane may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Brunstane were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (9), listed building and heritage (4). 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, 20 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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