Burdiehouse, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burdiehouse, City of Edinburgh.
City of Edinburgh · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Burdiehouse are administered by City Of Edinburgh Council. View the full City Of Edinburgh Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Burdiehouse
Burdiehouse is a residential area located in the south-eastern part of Edinburgh, Scotland, in close proximity to Gilmerton, Gracemount, and Southhouse. Its name may derive from a corruption of "Bordeaux," reflecting the historical presence of French immigrants in the region. This area offers a unique blend of community and accessibility, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: City of Edinburgh
- Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh South
- LSOA: Gracemount, Southhouse and Burdiehouse - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burdiehouse.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burdiehouse.
- 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 Burdiehouse based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Burdiehouse.
- - Proposed Telecoms Apparatus 25 Metres East Of 12 Southhouse Road, Proposed Telecoms Apparatus 15 Metres Northwest Of 141 Captain's Road Burdiehouse Edinburgh
Notification of intention to install Telecommunications Poles.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 66 Old Burdiehouse Road Burdiehouse Edinburgh EH17 8BL
Installation of a hand car wash facility on former garage forecourt
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 66 Old Burdiehouse Road Edinburgh EH17 8BL
Demolition of existing car garage and repair workshop. Proposed development of new serviced apartments with reception area.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-09-13
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A brief summary of Burdiehouse in City of Edinburgh
Burdiehouse is a residential area located in the south-eastern part of Edinburgh, Scotland, in close proximity to Gilmerton, Gracemount, and Southhouse. Its name may derive from a corruption of "Bordeaux," reflecting the historical presence of French immigrants in the region. This area offers a unique blend of community and accessibility, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Burdiehouse a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burdiehouse 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 Burdiehouse
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Burdiehouse. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Burdiehouse.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Burdiehouse were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.