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Planning in Liberton

Approved
90%
54 of 57 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Liberton in the last 24 months, from City of Edinburgh Council's planning register.

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Around Liberton

Postcode districts

EH16 179 applications in the last 12 monthsEH17 58 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: City of Edinburgh Council

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About Liberton

Liberton is a settlement located in City of Edinburgh, Scotland.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Liberton 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, Liberton 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 Liberton, 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, 97 planning applications were submitted near Liberton. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

The most common types were outline applications (5), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Liberton?
In the last 24 months, 97 planning applications were submitted near Liberton. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Liberton?
The average planning decision time near Liberton is 38 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 Liberton?
The planning approval rate near Liberton is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Liberton?
The most common type of planning application near Liberton is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Liberton?
You can search and track planning applications near Liberton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.