How long do planning decisions take near Kingsknowe?

The average planning decision time near Kingsknowe 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 Kingsknowe?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Kingsknowe?

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

How can I track planning applications near Kingsknowe?

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Kingsknowe, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kingsknowe, City of Edinburgh.

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About Kingsknowe

Kingsknowe is a suburban area located in the south-west of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital. It is situated near Craiglockhart and shares borders with Wester Hailes, Slateford, and Longstone, 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 West
LSOA: Longstone - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kingsknowe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kingsknowe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Kingsknowe.

- 13 Kingsknowe Terrace Edinburgh EH14 2JJ
Existing window to rear and side elevations to be removed along with wall below, new external doors shown.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-03-25
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- 36 Kingsknowe Drive Kingsknowe Edinburgh EH14 2JX
Construct new single storey extension to the side and rear of the property. Convert attic into habitable room including construction of 2 No. dormers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-01-22
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- 3 Redhall View Hailes Edinburgh EH14 2NA
In existing building. Omit first floor bathroom window removal and new window opening from proposals and retain existing window. In new extension. Omit new first floor bathroom window and relocate to
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-12-29
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- 46 Kingsknowe Road South Kingsknowe Edinburgh EH14 2JW
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-11-13
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- 7 Redhall House Drive Edinburgh EH14 1JE
Proposed alteration and conversion of existing building to form 5 No. apartments.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-05-27
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- 35 Longstone Grove Edinburgh EH14 2BT
Proposed attic conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Kingsknowe in City of Edinburgh

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

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Planning Activity in Kingsknowe

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Kingsknowe. 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 Kingsknowe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

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

The most common application types near Kingsknowe were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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