Gracemount, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gracemount, City of Edinburgh.

City of Edinburgh · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Gracemount are administered by City Of Edinburgh Council. View the full City Of Edinburgh Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Gracemount

Gracemount is a residential neighbourhood located in the southern part of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is bordered by Alnwickhill and Kaimes to the west, Liberton to the north, Gilmerton to the east, and Southhouse to the south, making it a well-connected area for potential planning applications and developments.

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Area Information

• Admin district: City of Edinburgh
• Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
• LSOA: Greendykes - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gracemount.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Gracemount based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Gracemount.

1. - 29 Captain's Drive Edinburgh EH16 6QN
   Rear extension and internal alterations.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-03-12
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2. - Proposed Telecoms Apparatus 30 Metres West Of 65 Liberton Gardens Alnwickhill Edinburgh
   Prior notification for electronic communication code operators.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-01-09
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3. - Proposed Telecoms Apparatus 15 Metres North Of 44 Burnhead Crescent, Proposed Telecoms Apparatus 15 Metres North Of 46 Burnhead Crescent Gracemount Edinburgh
   1 x 8m light wooden pole outside No. 44 and 46.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-12-02
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4. - Telecoms Mast 80 Metres South West Of 65 Liberton Gardens Alnwickhill Edinburgh
   Prior Notification for upgrade to telecoms equipment.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-12-02
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5. - Lock Up Rae's Court Howden Hall Road Edinburgh
   Seeking permission to demolish the building.
   Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-08-30
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6. - 59 St Katharine's Crescent Edinburgh EH16 6PX
   Non-Material Variation application to 21/06631/FUL.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Gracemount in City of Edinburgh

Gracemount is a residential neighbourhood located in the southern part of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is bordered by Alnwickhill and Kaimes to the west, Liberton to the north, Gilmerton to the east, and Southhouse to the south, making it a well-connected area for potential planning applications and developments.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Gracemount. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Gracemount.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Gracemount were full planning applications (9), outline applications (3), telecoms (3). 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, 10 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Kaimes planning applications
• Liberton planning applications
• Burdiehouse planning applications
• Gilmerton planning applications
• Fairmilehead planning applications
• The Inch planning applications
• Straiton planning applications
• Moredun planning applications

Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.