Craigentinny, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Craigentinny, City of Edinburgh.
City of Edinburgh · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Craigentinny are administered by City Of Edinburgh Council. View the full City Of Edinburgh Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Craigentinny
Craigentinny is a vibrant suburb located in the north-east of Edinburgh, Scotland, situated east of the areas of Restalrig and Lochend. Its strategic position within the city makes it an area of interest for planning applications, reflecting the ongoing development and community growth in this part of Edinburgh.
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Area Information
- Admin district: City of Edinburgh
- Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- LSOA: Craigentinny - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Craigentinny.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Craigentinny.
- 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 Craigentinny based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Craigentinny.
- - 11 - 12 Seafield Road East Craigentinny Edinburgh EH15 1EB
Request for a Planning Section 50 Certificate (Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005)
Status: Undecided | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 14 Seafield Road East Craigentinny Edinburgh EH15 1EB
Formation of new residential flat and creation of new windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 118 Moira Terrace Edinburgh EH7 6TG
Formation of driveway and installation of EV charging point.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 29 Parker Avenue Craigentinny Edinburgh EH7 6SD
The previous occupants built a garage on our garage plot; they just didn't apply for permission. Therefore, we'd like to apply for a certificate of lawfulness.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 116 Moira Terrace Craigentinny Edinburgh EH7 6TG
Driveway formation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 22 Kekewich Avenue Craigentinny Edinburgh EH7 6TZ
Proposed single storey extension to provide kitchen dining area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 38 Sydney Terrace Edinburgh EH7 6SL
Proposed extension and alterations to the existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - St Christopher's Church 77 Craigentinny Road Craigentinny Edinburgh EH7 6QL
Refurbishment of existing sanitary facilities and formation of an accessible toilet and two self-contained WCs in a vacant room. Alterations include the replacement of sanitary fittings and floor fini
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Railway Bridge Piersfield Terrace Edinburgh
Network Rail is undertaking repairs to the road bridge over the railway at Portobello (Network Rail bridge ref. ECM8 001/009). The repairs involve raising the parapet heights on the north and south fa
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-03-29
View full details - - 11 - 12 Seafield Road East Edinburgh EH15 1EB
Change of Use from bakery to restaurant.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2022-12-07
View full details - - 20 Baileyfield Road Edinburgh EH15 1DL
Removal of existing 2 No. pitched roof dormers and replace with new single flat roof dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2022-09-05
View full details - - 11 - 12 Seafield Road East Edinburgh EH15 1EB
The property used to be a restaurant but for the few years has been operating as a bread manufacturing and sales outlet. Proposal is to revert the use to a restaurant Class 3.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2022-07-18
View full details - - 21 Baileyfield Road Edinburgh EH15 1DL
Alter and extend existing house (as amended).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2021-01-11
View full details - - 23 Baileyfield Road Edinburgh EH15 1DL
Dormer extension to front elevation; installation of roof lights; alter rear window and door to insert bi-fold doors, and erect new double garage within rear garden ground.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2018-03-26
View full details - - 14 - 16 Seafield Road East Edinburgh EH15 1EB
Change of windows in two domestic dwelling houses (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2013-10-04
View full details - - 14 - 16 Seafield Road East Edinburgh EH15 1EB
Change of use from public house to two residential flats, including new frontage and render to existing side extension (Variation: reposition entrance door to "flat 1" and changes to fenestration and
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2013-06-27
View full details - - Telecomms Apparatus 4 Metres North Of 16 Seafield Road East Edinburgh
Application for prior notification of intention to install telecommunications apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2013-05-15
View full details - - 14 - 16 Seafield Road East Edinburgh EH15 1EB
Alterations and change of use of existing public house to form 2 No residential flats including installation of new frontage replacing existing public house frontage and rendering existing extension a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2011-08-15
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A brief summary of Craigentinny in City of Edinburgh
Craigentinny is a vibrant suburb located in the north-east of Edinburgh, Scotland, situated east of the areas of Restalrig and Lochend. Its strategic position within the city makes it an area of interest for planning applications, reflecting the ongoing development and community growth in this part of Edinburgh.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Craigentinny a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Craigentinny 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 Craigentinny
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Craigentinny. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Craigentinny.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Craigentinny were full planning applications (22), listed building and heritage (13), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 30 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (38% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
Nearby Towns
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