Juniper Green, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Juniper Green, City of Edinburgh.
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Planning applications in Juniper Green are administered by City Of Edinburgh Council. View the full City Of Edinburgh Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Juniper Green
Juniper Green is a charming village located approximately 5.5 miles south-west of Edinburgh city centre, nestled at the foothills of the Pentland Hills. It is bordered by Colinton to the east, Baberton to the north, and Currie to the south-west, with Lanark Road serving as the primary route connecting the area to the Central Borders. Positioned on an elevated ridge above the Water of Leith, Juniper Green offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an attractive spot for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: City of Edinburgh
- Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh South West
- LSOA: Colinton and Kingsknowe - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Juniper Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Juniper Green.
- 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 Juniper Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Juniper Green.
- - 10 Foulis Crescent Woodhall Juniper Green EH14 5BN
Proposed roof extension to form additional living accommodation incorporating raising existing pitched roof to front elevation and flat roof extension to upper rear area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 79 Woodfield Avenue Colinton Edinburgh EH13 0QP
T1 Sycamore limb removal. T2 Western Hemlock crown lift 5-6m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Woodland West Mill Road Colinton Edinburgh
Elm T4585 Remove sub dominant stem as indicated in Survey and remove hangers. Holly T4592 crown reduce by 2.5m. Laterally and height. Sycamore T4595 remove. Lime T4602 remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - 495 Lanark Road Woodhall Juniper Green EH14 5DQ
Holly trim new growth. Hawthorn lift crown by 6ft . Oak lift crown by 6ft . Copper Beech lift crown by 6ft (as amended agreed by email dated 17 October)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Woodland Gillespie Road Edinburgh
T1 Ash - fell the tree. T2 Ash - fell the tree. T3 Ash - fell the tree. T4 dead Pine - fell the tree. T5 Ash - fell the tree.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Juniper Green in City of Edinburgh
Juniper Green is a charming village located approximately 5.5 miles south-west of Edinburgh city centre, nestled at the foothills of the Pentland Hills. It is bordered by Colinton to the east, Baberton to the north, and Currie to the south-west, with Lanark Road serving as the primary route connecting the area to the Central Borders. Positioned on an elevated ridge above the Water of Leith, Juniper Green offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an attractive spot for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Juniper Green a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Juniper Green 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 Juniper Green
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Juniper Green. Of these, 44% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 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 Juniper Green.
The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Juniper Green were tree works (20), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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