Davidson's Mains, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Davidson's Mains, City of Edinburgh.
City of Edinburgh · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Davidson's Mains are administered by City Of Edinburgh Council. View the full City Of Edinburgh Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Davidson's Mains.
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
273 planning applications found near Davidson's Mains.
- - 48B Corbiehill Road Edinburgh EH4 5AS
Installation of a new Velux rooflight on the front roof slope and the formation of a dormer on the rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/02276/FUL · Received: Wed 27 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 27 May 2026 - 2 Silverknowes Terrace Edinburgh EH4 5HN
Single storey side extension to replace conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 17 Silverknowes Bank Edinburgh EH4 5PG
Construction of single storey extension to side of existing house, built to rear of existing garage to form enlarged kitchen. Increase wallhead heights over garage and install new flat roof over exten
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - 60 Silverknowes Terrace Edinburgh EH4 5HJ
Proposed removal of garage and internal wall. Erect extension to side of dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - 17 Quality Street Edinburgh EH4 5BP
Replacement of existing timber sash windows on a like-for-like basis with new windows, custom-fitted with Slimline IGUs. All historical detail to be matched /reinstated.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 2 Corbiehill Park Corbiehill Edinburgh EH4 5EQ
Lime - reduce overall stem to between 2 - 6m from existing ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 3 Corbiehill Park Edinburgh EH4 5EQ
Refurbishment and reglazing of existing sash windows with Fineo vacuum-sealed units.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 40 Silverknowes Court Silverknowes Edinburgh EH4 5NP
Conversion of garage to habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 13 Silverknowes Drive Silverknowes Edinburgh EH4 5LQ
Extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 25 Silverknowes Hill Silverknowes Edinburgh EH4 5HE
Alter existing house replacing existing windows, adding rooflights, replacing existing roofing material, converting attic to insulated storage space. Form new 1.5 storey extension onto the rear of the
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 43 Silverknowes Drive Edinburgh EH4 5LQ
Single storey side extension including garage conversion and extend rear decking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - 28 Corbiehill Place Edinburgh EH4 5AY
Construct garden room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-11-06
View full details - - 75 Corbiehill Road Edinburgh EH4 5AT
Deep retrofit to 1890's stone cottage. Existing front porch, rear kitchen and conservatory to be demolished. New porch and rear extension to be constructed, incorporating revised layout and new first
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 40 Corbiehill Crescent Corbiehill Edinburgh EH4 5BD
Alterations and extension to the rear of the ground floor of an existing dwelling, including a dressing area with ensuite and extension to the existing kitchen to form a dining area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - 8 Marchfield Park Corbiehill Edinburgh EH4 5BW
Poplar tree removal, due to lost limbs in high winds.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - 52 Silverknowes Road Edinburgh EH4 5LF
Advertisement of the following types: Fascia sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - 30 Silverknowes Grove Silverknowes Edinburgh EH4 5NH
Attic conversion with rear and side dormer windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 75 Corbiehill Road Corbiehill Edinburgh EH4 5AT
New replacement entrance porch to be constructed. All external PVC windows and doors to be replaced with aluminium clad timber units.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 52 Silverknowes Road Silverknowes Edinburgh EH4 5LF
Request for a Planning Section 50 Certificate (Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005)
Status: Permitted | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-05-14
View full details - - 4 Silverknowes Hill Silverknowes Edinburgh EH4 5HE
Take down existing garage and replace with single storey extension to the side of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-02-21
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A brief summary of Davidson's Mains in City of Edinburgh
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.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Davidson's Mains 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 Davidson's Mains
In the last 24 months, 87 planning applications were submitted near Davidson's Mains. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Davidson's Mains.
The average decision time of 49 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 (62), outline applications (12), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 52 medium-scale applications, 34 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.
42 planning appeals were lodged, of which 16 were allowed and 25 were dismissed (39% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 54 applications
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