How long do planning decisions take near Damhead Holdings?

The average planning decision time near Damhead Holdings is 78 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Damhead Holdings?

The most common type of planning application near Damhead Holdings is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Damhead Holdings?

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Damhead Holdings, Midlothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Damhead Holdings, Midlothian.

Midlothian · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Damhead Holdings are administered by Midlothian Council. View the full Midlothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: City of Edinburgh
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh South
LSOA: Comiston and Swanston - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Damhead Holdings.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Damhead Holdings based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Damhead Holdings.

- Hillend Farm Cottage Hillend Edinburgh EH10 7DY
Erection of garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2025-12-10
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- Land North of Hillend House Hillend Biggar Road Edinburgh
Erection of outbuilding (part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Glencrosk Biggar Road Penicuik EH10 7DX
Partial conversion of steading to ancillary accommodation and associated works, including formation of dormer window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2025-03-05
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A brief summary of Damhead Holdings in Midlothian

Damhead Holdings is a settlement located in Midlothian, Scotland.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Damhead Holdings. The average decision time was 78 days.

The average decision period of 78 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 Damhead Holdings were full planning applications (5). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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