How long do planning decisions take near Hermiston?

The average planning decision time near Hermiston is 60 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 Hermiston?

The planning approval rate near Hermiston is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hermiston?

The most common type of planning application near Hermiston is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hermiston?

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Hermiston, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hermiston, City of Edinburgh.

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About Hermiston

Hermiston, located in Umatilla County, Oregon, is the largest city in Eastern Oregon, boasting a population of 20,322. As the central hub of the Hermiston-Pendleton Micropolitan Statistical Area, it is strategically positioned near the junction of I-82 and I-84, just 7 miles from the Columbia River and key infrastructure like Lake Wallula and the McNary Dam. This prime location has fostered significant growth in logistics and data center operations, making Hermiston an attractive area for planning applications related to commercial and industrial development.

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Area Information

Admin district: City of Edinburgh
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh South West
LSOA: Craiglockhart - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hermiston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hermiston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hermiston.

- 36 Gogarbank Edinburgh EH12 9DE
Proposed new garage and first floor lounge with dormers front and rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-10-21
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A brief summary of Hermiston in City of Edinburgh

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

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Planning Activity in Hermiston

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Hermiston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hermiston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Hermiston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hermiston were full planning applications (2), tree works (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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