Greendykes, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greendykes, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
About Greendykes
Greendykes is a neighbourhood located in Edinburgh, Scotland, originally developed as a council scheme featuring predominantly low-rise flats alongside two notable 15-storey tower blocks. It is often regarded as part of the Craigmillar area, with nearby communities including Niddrie, Niddrie Mains, and Newcraighall. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications, as the area's residential structure and proximity to other communities could influence future development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £314,110 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
- LSOA: Northumberland 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greendykes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greendykes.
- 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 Greendykes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Greendykes.
- - Reddishall Chatton Alnwick Northumberland NE66 5RA
Non Material Amendment (to make alterations to external appearance and re-orientation of footprint for design and position improvements) on approved application 25/02693/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-02
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A brief summary of Greendykes in Northumberland
Greendykes is a neighbourhood located in Edinburgh, Scotland, originally developed as a council scheme featuring predominantly low-rise flats alongside two notable 15-storey tower blocks. It is often regarded as part of the Craigmillar area, with nearby communities including Niddrie, Niddrie Mains, and Newcraighall. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications, as the area's residential structure and proximity to other communities could influence future development opportunities.
Property prices in Greendykes show an average sale price of £314,110, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Greendykes a particularly low-crime area.
Greendykes has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chatton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Greendykes includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Tweed. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greendykes 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 Greendykes
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Greendykes.
The most common application types near Greendykes were tree works (1), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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