How long do planning decisions take near Comiston?

The average planning decision time near Comiston is 38 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 Comiston?

The planning approval rate near Comiston is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Comiston?

The most common type of planning application near Comiston is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Comiston?

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Comiston, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Comiston, City of Edinburgh.

City of Edinburgh · Scotland · settlement

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

About Comiston

Comiston is a residential suburb located in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland, situated to the south of Morningside and west of the picturesque Braid Hills. It serves as a connector between the suburbs of Oxgangs and Fairmilehead, offering a blend of urban convenience and natural landscapes that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: City of Edinburgh
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh South
LSOA: Morningside East - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Comiston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Comiston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Comiston.

- 93 Swanston Avenue Edinburgh EH10 7DA
Construction of infill extension to front, bay window to rear and new dormers to front and rear roof slopes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-29
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- 59 Buckstone Hill Edinburgh EH10 6TL
Proposed demolition of existing prefabricated concrete garage, and formation of new timber clad garden room and store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-23
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- 66 Caiystane Gardens Edinburgh EH10 6SY
Single storey flat roof extension to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-16
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- 16E Skerryvore Loan Edinburgh EH10 6TX
Proposed first floor rear extension and creation of recessed balcony at roof level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-16
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- 17 Swanston Park Edinburgh EH10 7BR
Alterations to the exterior openings of a domestic dwelling with change of sliding doors to rear to French door and removal of rear single pass door to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-01
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- Fairmilehead Water Treatment Works 55 Buckstone Terrace Buckstone Edinburgh EH10 6XH
Demolition of all existing buildings and the proposed erection of a residential-led (Class 9/Sui-Generis) mixed-used development and other associated works and infrastructure including car parking, se
Status: Undecided | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-26
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- 57 Pentland View Pentland Edinburgh EH10 6PY
Non Material Variation - Minor changes to rear glazing configuration and nominal increase in existing garage roof level to match existing roof height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-17
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- 12 Gladhouse Place Buckstone Edinburgh EH10 6TF
Single storey extension to rear of detached house. Proposals would fall under permitted development rights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-01-08
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- 50 Pentland View Pentland Edinburgh EH10 6PS
4m x 4m sunroom to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-01-07
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- 1 Buckstone Gardens Buckstone Edinburgh EH10 6QD
Replace two existing conservatories with single-storey extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-12-23
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- Treeworks 30 Metres West Of 6 Frogston Road West Frogston Edinburgh
Elm with Dutch Elm Disease marked 'X1' in woodland adjacent to Biggar Road remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-02-17
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A brief summary of Comiston in City of Edinburgh

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Comiston 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 Comiston

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Comiston. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Comiston.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Comiston were full planning applications (12), outline applications (7), tree works (5). 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, 11 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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