How long do planning decisions take near Malleny Mills?

The average planning decision time near Malleny Mills is 30 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 Malleny Mills?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Malleny Mills?

The most common type of planning application near Malleny Mills is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Malleny Mills?

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Malleny Mills, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Malleny Mills, City of Edinburgh.

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Area Information

Admin district: City of Edinburgh
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh South West
LSOA: Baberton and Juniper Green - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Malleny Mills.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Malleny Mills based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Malleny Mills.

- 31 Marchbank Drive Marchbank Balerno EH14 7ER
New porch to front, single storey extension to the rear, widened vehicle access and driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-10-07
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A brief summary of Malleny Mills in City of Edinburgh

Malleny Mills is a settlement located in City of Edinburgh, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Malleny Mills

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Malleny Mills. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Malleny Mills may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Malleny Mills were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), telecoms (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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