Kirkliston, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kirkliston, City of Edinburgh.
City of Edinburgh · Scotland · settlement
About Kirkliston
Kirkliston is a vibrant village and parish located to the west of Edinburgh, now part of the City of Edinburgh council area. Nestled on elevated ground near a loop of the River Almond, it serves as a key crossroads connecting Edinburgh to Linlithgow and beyond. The village is traversed by several roads, including the B800, known locally as Path Brae, High Street, Station Road, and Queensferry Road, as well as the B9080, which runs through Main Street and Stirling Road. This strategic location makes Kirkliston an important area for planning applications and development in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: City of Edinburgh
- Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh West
- LSOA: Dalmeny and Newbridge - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kirkliston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirkliston.
- 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 Kirkliston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Kirkliston.
- - 83 Pikes Pool Drive Path Brae Kirkliston EH29 9GH
Proposed alterations and partial conversion of existing townhouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - 12 Crawford Green Kirkliston EH29 9LD
Proposed single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Woodland Foxhall Gait Kirkliston
G1 Pine Trees x2, cut back towards boundary removing 1.5-2.5m in branch length. G2 Sycamore x6, crown thin by 15% to allow more light to garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-04-29
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A brief summary of Kirkliston in City of Edinburgh
Kirkliston is a vibrant village and parish located to the west of Edinburgh, now part of the City of Edinburgh council area. Nestled on elevated ground near a loop of the River Almond, it serves as a key crossroads connecting Edinburgh to Linlithgow and beyond. The village is traversed by several roads, including the B800, known locally as Path Brae, High Street, Station Road, and Queensferry Road, as well as the B9080, which runs through Main Street and Stirling Road. This strategic location makes Kirkliston an important area for planning applications and development in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kirkliston a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kirkliston 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 Kirkliston
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Kirkliston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 9 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kirkliston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 9 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kirkliston were outline applications (4).
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications was submitted.
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