Clermiston, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clermiston, City of Edinburgh.
City of Edinburgh · Scotland · settlement
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 North and Leith
- LSOA: West Pilton - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clermiston.
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
3 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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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A brief summary of Clermiston in City of Edinburgh
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Clermiston a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Clermiston 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 Clermiston
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Clermiston. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 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 83 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 full planning applications (7), tree works (4), outline applications (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, 7 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.