How long do planning decisions take near Granton?

The average planning decision time near Granton is 47 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 Granton?

The planning approval rate near Granton is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Granton?

The most common type of planning application near Granton is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Granton?

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Granton, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Granton, City of Edinburgh.

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Area Information

Admin district: City of Edinburgh
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh North and Leith
LSOA: Boswall and Pilton - 06

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Granton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Granton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Granton.

- 178 Boswall Parkway Royston Edinburgh EH5 2JJ
Proposed attic conversion comprising dormer windows to front and rear elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-12-31
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- 19 Pilton Drive Edinburgh EH5 2HH
Non Material Variation -Changes to rear elevation now showing single window and 2.1m high triple door. Previous approval was for a 2.4m high 2 x slit windows and a triple door. Single roof light to ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Granton in City of Edinburgh

Granton is a settlement located in City of Edinburgh, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Granton

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Granton. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Granton.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Granton were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (5), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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