Kaimes, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kaimes, City of Edinburgh.
City of Edinburgh · Scotland · settlement
About Kaimes
Kaimes is a locality in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland, strategically positioned at the Kaimes junction, which connects to the Straiton Junction of the Edinburgh City Bypass. It is bordered by Alnwickhill to the north, Mortonhall to the east, and Gracemount and Southhouse to the west, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: City of Edinburgh
- Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh South
- LSOA: Blackford, West Mains and Mayfield Road - 07
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kaimes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kaimes.
- 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 Kaimes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Kaimes.
- - Land To Rear Of 17 Alnwickhill Court Alnwickhill Edinburgh EH16 6YG
T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 and T7 grand fir remove tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 17 Alnwickhill Court Alnwickhill Edinburgh EH16 6YG
Erect a flat roof garden room in rear garden of dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 61 Netherbank Edinburgh EH16 6YR
Proposed garage conversion and front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - 50 Mortonhall Gate Edinburgh EH16 6TJ
Proposing to use an aluminium bi-fold style door instead of a part glazed timber door which was previously approved.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Flat 8 49 Mortonhall Gate Mortonhall Edinburgh EH16 6TJ
Replace existing windows with slim profile double glazed units.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 32 Alnwickhill Drive Alnwickhill Edinburgh EH16 6XX
Change of use from dwelling to short term let (secondary letting).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Kaimes in City of Edinburgh
Kaimes is a locality in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland, strategically positioned at the Kaimes junction, which connects to the Straiton Junction of the Edinburgh City Bypass. It is bordered by Alnwickhill to the north, Mortonhall to the east, and Gracemount and Southhouse to the west, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kaimes a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kaimes 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 Kaimes
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Kaimes. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kaimes may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kaimes were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.