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5 in the last 90 days1 in the last 300 in the last 1482% approved
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Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 108 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AS
Oak n1, Crown reduction, height only: ex height 7m; prop height 6.5m. Removal of all dead wood. Oak n2, Crown reduction-height only: ex height 7m; prop height 6.5m removal of all dead wood. Oak n.3, Crown reduction: ex height 9m, prop height 7.5m; ex width 7m, prop width 6m. Oak n.4, Crown reduction: ex height 11m, prop height 9.5m; exi width 8m, prop width 6.5m. Oak n5, Crown reduction: ex height 11m, prop height 9.5m; ex width 8m, prop width 6.5m. Oak 6, Crown reduction: ex height 11m, prop height 9.5m; ex width 8m, prop width 6.5m. Oak n7, Crown reduction: ex height 11m, prop height 9.5m; existing width 8m, prop width 6.5m. Oak n8, Crown reduction: ex height 11m, prop height 9.5m; existing width 8m, prop width 6.5m. Oak n9, Crown reduction: ex height 11m, prop height 9.5m; existing width 8m, prop width 6.5m.
Pending880m awayReceived 22 Sep 202626/0801/TPO - Flat 1 2 Brown's Close 65 Canongate Edinburgh EH8 8BT
Application for the issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use as short term let accommodation is lawful
Pending970m awayCertificate of Lawfulness Existing STLReceived 11 Aug 202626/03296/CLESTL - Flat 2 4 Milton Street Edinburgh EH8 8HF
Retrospective change of use from dwelling to short term let.
Pending770m awayPlanning Permission STLReceived 28 Jul 202626/03102/FULSTL - 25 Queen's Park Avenue Edinburgh EH8 7EA
Side extension.
Pending740m awayReceived 21 Jul 202626/02993/FUL - Telecoms Base Station Marionville Road Edinburgh
Removal and replacement of 3 No. antennas and associated ancillary works thereto.
Pending860m awayPrior NotificationReceived 21 Jul 202626/03148/PNTEL
Planning data sourced from City of Edinburgh council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
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- Lochend1.0 km182 applications in the last 12 months
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- Leith3.0 km142 applications in the last 12 months
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About Edinburgh - Planning Applications & Local Development
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a vibrant city situated in the southeast, bordered by the Firth of Forth to the north and the Pentland Hills to the south. With a population of 506,520 in 2020, it ranks as Scotland's second-most-populous city and the seventh in the UK, while the wider metropolitan area is home to 912,490 residents. This bustling urban centre offers a rich landscape for planning applications, reflecting its historical significance and modern development needs.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Edinburgh area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Edinburgh a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Edinburgh 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Edinburgh, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.
In the last 24 months, 218 planning applications were submitted near Edinburgh. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (59), amendments (39), listed building and heritage (16). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
20 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 15 were dismissed (25% success rate).