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Planning in Kirkhill

Approved
100%
16 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kirkhill in the last 24 months, from Midlothian Council's planning register.

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About Kirkhill

Kirkhill is a settlement located in Midlothian, Scotland.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Kirkhill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kirkhill 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Kirkhill, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Kirkhill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), tree works (5), listed building and heritage (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kirkhill?
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Kirkhill. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kirkhill?
The average planning decision time near Kirkhill is 57 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 Kirkhill?
The planning approval rate near Kirkhill is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kirkhill?
The most common type of planning application near Kirkhill is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kirkhill?
You can search and track planning applications near Kirkhill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.