Search Fairmilehead planning applications
27 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Fairmilehead · updated daily · City of Edinburgh Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 5 Caiystane Avenue Caiystane Edinburgh EH10 6SAAwaiting decisionProposed rear extension.Received 6 Nov 202626/04437/CLP
- 86 Buckstone Loan Edinburgh EH10 6UGAwaiting decisionRemove the existing carport and extend the existing garage.Received 4 Nov 202626/04382/FUL
- 6B Biggar Road Swanston Edinburgh EH10 7BQAwaiting decisionFascia sign.Advert ConsentReceived 5 Oct 202626/03996/ADV
- 6B Biggar Road Swanston Edinburgh EH10 7BQAwaiting decisionThe installation of an ATM.Planning PermissionReceived 5 Oct 202626/03995/FUL
- Flat 5 49 Mortonhall Gate Edinburgh EH16 6TJApprovedone cedar in first schedule area number 5 (hatched blue on map) - smaller tree is completely dead and is beginning to rot at the bottom., one cedar in first schedule area number 5 (hatched blue on map) - large tree with two dead sub-trunks that needs to be removedTreeworkReceived 17 Aug 2026Decided 20 Aug 202626/0668/TPO
Planning in Fairmilehead
- Approved
- 96%
- 22 of 23 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Fairmilehead in the last 24 months, from City of Edinburgh Council's planning register.
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Around Fairmilehead
Postcode districts
EH10 505 applications in the last 12 monthsEH16 179 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: City of Edinburgh Council
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About Fairmilehead
Fairmilehead is a vibrant district in southern Edinburgh, located about 3 miles south of the city centre and adjacent to Midlothian. This area encompasses several neighbourhoods, including Buckstone, Caiyside, Caiystane, Swanston, Frogston, and Winton, with the main crossroads situated at Buckstone Terrace/Biggar Road and Frogston Road/Oxgangs Road, where the Fairmilehead Parish Church serves as a notable landmark. For those researching planning applications, Fairmilehead offers a blend of residential charm and community amenities, making it a key area for development considerations.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Fairmilehead 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 Fairmilehead 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, Fairmilehead 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 Fairmilehead, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Fairmilehead. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (21), outline applications (9), tree works (8).
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (0% success rate).