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Planning in Muirhouse

Approved
96%
27 of 28 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Muirhouse

Postcode districts

EH4 415 applications in the last 12 monthsEH5 109 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 Muirhouse

Muirhouse is a residential area located in the northern part of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city. This housing estate offers a diverse community and is an important consideration for those researching planning applications in the region.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Muirhouse 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 Muirhouse, 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, 61 planning applications were submitted near Muirhouse. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (21), outline applications (7), advertising consent (3). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Muirhouse?
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Muirhouse. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Muirhouse?
The average planning decision time near Muirhouse is 50 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 Muirhouse?
The planning approval rate near Muirhouse is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Muirhouse?
The most common type of planning application near Muirhouse is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Muirhouse?
You can search and track planning applications near Muirhouse on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.