Merchiston, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Merchiston, City of Edinburgh.
City of Edinburgh · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Merchiston are administered by City Of Edinburgh Council. View the full City Of Edinburgh Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Merchiston
Merchiston is a residential neighbourhood located in the south-west of Edinburgh, Scotland, centred around Merchiston Avenue. This area is known for its charming streets and community atmosphere, making it a significant location for potential planning applications related to housing and development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: City of Edinburgh
- Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh South
- LSOA: Morningside East - 07
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Merchiston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Merchiston.
- 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 Merchiston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
80 planning applications found near Merchiston.
- - 5 Polwarth Terrace Polwarth Edinburgh EH11 1NF
Birch reduce height by approximately 2m and shape. Wild cherry remove tree. Japanese cherry reduce height by 2m and shape. Japanese cherry reduce height by 1.5m and shape.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - 69B Leamington Terrace Viewforth Edinburgh EH10 4JT
Erection of a single storey detached timber garden building in the rear curtilage of the property. 3.5m wide x 2.5m deep x 2.48m in height. Timber construction with insulated walls, floor and roof and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 9 Merchiston Avenue Edinburgh EH10 4PJ
Holly tree, rhododendron , fig removal holly fig and rhododendron.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 26 Merchiston Park Edinburgh EH10 4PN
Internal alterations, new rooflights and attic conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 26/0469/TCO · Received: Wed 17 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - 2, 4, 6 Greenhill Gardens Edinburgh EH10 4BW
2 small leaved Limes in rear garden of No.6, overhanging rear right-hand corner of garden of No.4. - crown lift to 5m over garden (No.4). Reduce back spread of remaining canopy over garden (No.4) by 2
Status: Undecided | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 14 West Castle Road Edinburgh EH10 5AU
Dead tree on the left-hand boundary in the rear garden, remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 2, 4, 6 Greenhill Gardens Edinburgh EH10 4BW
2 small leaved Limes in rear garden of No.6, overhanging rear right-hand corner of garden of No.4. - crown lift to 5m over garden (No.4). Reduce back spread of remaining canopy over garden (No.4) by 2
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Kings Theatre 2 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LQ
Application for 7 advertisement signs on the exterior of the building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 29 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR
Reinstatement of a former blocked rear window opening with removal of existing grille and instal new uPVC window to match existing and alter a blocked rear basement window into a door opening.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 1F1 6 Drumdryan Street Edinburgh EH3 9LA
Application for the issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use as short-term let accommodation is lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 8A Bruntsfield Crescent Edinburgh EH10 4EZ
Replace windows and doors with new timber frame double glazed units.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 37 Merchiston Avenue Edinburgh EH10 4PD
Proposed alterations and extension to house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - 26/02215/CLP · Received: Fri 22 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 22 May 2026 - 37 Merchiston Avenue Edinburgh EH10 4PD
Proposed alterations and extension to house.
Status: Undecided | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-05-22 - 26/0366/TCO · Received: Mon 18 May 2026 · Validated: Mon 18 May 2026 - 94 Montpelier Park Edinburgh EH10 4NG
G1 Holly Trees x2, reduce height by approx. 3m, cut back by approx. 1m all round lifting the lower limbs by 1m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/01807/CLESTL - 2F1 25 Montpelier Bruntsfield Edinburgh EH10 4LY
Application for the issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use as short term let accommodation is lawful.
Status: Undecided | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-04-28 - - 10 Greenhill Gardens Edinburgh EH10 4BW
New single storey extension to the rear. Internal alterations to reconfigure layout.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 39 Home Street Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9JP
Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use as a restaurant and coffee shop (Class 3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 15 Viewforth Terrace Viewforth Edinburgh EH10 4LJ
Plum tree in back garden prune to shape and to free telephone wires. Apple tree in back garden prune to enable control and continued cropping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 3F1 7 Alvanley Terrace Bruntsfield Edinburgh EH9 1DU
Replacement window sashes with new slimline double-glazed units. Relocation of bathroom to a secondary room and 2no new roof.penetrations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 3F1 80 Montpelier Park Bruntsfield Edinburgh EH10 4NG
T1 Buddleia removal, T3 Elder reduce and shape.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-12
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A brief summary of Merchiston in City of Edinburgh
Merchiston is a residential neighbourhood located in the south-west of Edinburgh, Scotland, centred around Merchiston Avenue. This area is known for its charming streets and community atmosphere, making it a significant location for potential planning applications related to housing and development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Merchiston a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Merchiston 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 Merchiston
In the last 24 months, 307 planning applications were submitted near Merchiston. Of these, 59% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Merchiston.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Merchiston were tree works (70), full planning applications (64), listed building and heritage (54). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 135 medium-scale applications, 145 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 44 applications
- Refused: 29 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 232 applications
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