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Planning in Merchiston

Approved
90%
18 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 20 weeks
on average

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

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Around Merchiston

Postcode districts

FK1 93 applications in the last 12 monthsFK2 107 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Falkirk Council

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About Merchiston

Merchiston is a residential neighbourhood located around Merchiston Avenue in the south-western part of Edinburgh, Scotland. Known for its quiet streets and local amenities, this area offers potential opportunities for planning applications related to residential development and community enhancements.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Merchiston, 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 Merchiston. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 141 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (40), listed building and heritage (15), advertising consent (8).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Merchiston?
In the last 24 months, 97 planning applications were submitted near Merchiston. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Merchiston?
The average planning decision time near Merchiston is 141 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 Merchiston?
The planning approval rate near Merchiston is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Merchiston?
The most common type of planning application near Merchiston is full planning applications, with 40 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Merchiston?
You can search and track planning applications near Merchiston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.