How long do planning decisions take near Davidson's Mains?

The average planning decision time near Davidson's Mains is 44 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 Davidson's Mains?

The planning approval rate near Davidson's Mains is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Davidson's Mains?

The most common type of planning application near Davidson's Mains is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Davidson's Mains?

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Davidson's Mains, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Davidson's Mains, City of Edinburgh.

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About Davidson's Mains

Davidson's Mains, located in the north-west of Edinburgh, Scotland, transitioned from a former village to a vibrant district following its incorporation into the city in 1920. Nestled near Barnton, Cramond, Silverknowes, Blackhall, and Corbiehill/House O'Hill, it falls within the EH4 postcode area, making it a key area for those exploring planning applications and developments in Edinburgh.

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Area Information

Admin district: City of Edinburgh
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh North and Leith
LSOA: Granton West and Salvesen - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Davidson's Mains.

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 Davidson's Mains based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Davidson's Mains.

- 40 Silverknowes Court Silverknowes Edinburgh EH4 5NP
Conversion of garage to habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-25
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- Treeworks At Easter Park Drive Davidson's Mains Edinburgh
4 Weeping Willow trees, reduce crown height by 30%, taking 4m off the height leaving 8m high trees. T0034 Monterey Cypress, overshadowing the patios of Garden Terrace, reduce lateral spread towards th
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-01-15
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A brief summary of Davidson's Mains in City of Edinburgh

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

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Planning Activity in Davidson's Mains

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Davidson's Mains. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Davidson's Mains.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Davidson's Mains were full planning applications (6), outline applications (4), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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