How long do planning decisions take near Clermiston?

The average planning decision time near Clermiston is 82 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 Clermiston?

The planning approval rate near Clermiston is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Clermiston?

The most common type of planning application near Clermiston is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Clermiston?

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Clermiston, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clermiston, City of Edinburgh.

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Planning applications in Clermiston are administered by City Of Edinburgh Council. View the full City Of Edinburgh Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Clermiston

Clermiston is a vibrant suburb located to the west of Edinburgh, nestled on the northern slopes of Corstorphine Hill. Established from 1954 as part of a significant house-building initiative aimed at alleviating overcrowding in nearby areas, it now boasts a community of over 20,000 residents. Clermiston is bordered by Drumbrae, Clerwood, and Corstorphine, making it an integral part of the city's residential landscape and an area of interest for planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: City of Edinburgh
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh West
LSOA: Murrayfield and Ravelston - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Clermiston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Clermiston.

- 3 Clermiston Avenue Barnton Edinburgh EH4 7PL
Proposed rear extension to the dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-01-14
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- 513 Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH4 7QD
Advertisement of the following types: Fascia sign and mural style signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-01-09
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- 15 Clermiston Green Edinburgh EH4 7PB
Alterations to dwelling and single storey rear /side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-09-30
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- 20 Balfron Loan Clerwood Edinburgh EH4 7JY
Internal alterations, altering an external door position at utility room to being a window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-09-26
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- 2 Clermiston Loan Barnton Edinburgh EH4 7PE
Existing garage will be altered and converted into a dining space to serve the existing house. Works to include internal modifications and installation of appropriate windows and doors to ensure space
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-08-29
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- Treeworks Barnton Park Avenue (West Wood) Edinburgh
T0795 Large horse chestnut with column of vertical decay, velvet shank fungus - remove tree for health & safety reasons, as next to garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-08-04
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A brief summary of Clermiston in City of Edinburgh

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

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Planning Activity in Clermiston

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Clermiston. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 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 Clermiston.

The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Clermiston were tree works (8), full planning applications (6), outline applications (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 11 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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