How long do planning decisions take near Murrayfield?

The average planning decision time near Murrayfield is 43 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 Murrayfield?

The planning approval rate near Murrayfield is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Murrayfield?

The most common type of planning application near Murrayfield is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Murrayfield?

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Murrayfield, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Murrayfield, City of Edinburgh.

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About Murrayfield

Murrayfield is a residential area located to the west of Edinburgh city centre, bordered by Corstorphine to the east and Balgreen, Saughtonhall, and Roseburn to the south. The A8 road runs east-west along the southern edge of the area, making it a key route for local traffic. Often associated with the nearby smaller areas of Ravelston and Roseburn, Murrayfield is an important location for those researching planning applications in Edinburgh.

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Area Information

Admin district: City of Edinburgh
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh West
LSOA: Carrick Knowe - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Murrayfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Murrayfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Murrayfield.

- 3 Easter Belmont Road Edinburgh EH12 6EX
3 Conifer treesremove all 3.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-03-18
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- 18 Easter Belmont Road Murrayfield Edinburgh EH12 6EX
T1 Yew fell the tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-27
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- 7 Easter Belmont Road Murrayfield Edinburgh EH12 6EX
T1 Cedar fell the tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-01-12
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- The Gatehouse Edinburgh Zoo 134 Corstorphine Road Murrayfield Edinburgh EH12 6TS
Installation of a new Animal Day den constructed from timber with an associated steel frame. Additional minor landscaping works to be undertaken to suit the new construction.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-12-23
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- Mary Erskine School 95 Ravelston Dykes Road Ravelston Edinburgh EH4 3NT
T1 White willow URGENT cut to stump.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-11-28
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- 16 Easter Belmont Road Murrayfield Edinburgh EH12 6EX
T1 Cedar reduce height from 9-7 m reduce spread from 6 -4m (mainly lower oversized branch). T2 Birch reduce height from 12m to 7 m spread from 8 - 6m (reduction west side). T3 Arctic Beech reduce heig
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-09-16
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- 2 Belmont Gardens Edinburgh EH12 6JH
Alterations to existing villa to create an open living /kitchen area. New external walls to existing sunroom area to create kitchen with terrace /balcony over. New doors to upper bedroom to facilitate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-06-21
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- 10 Easter Belmont Road Murrayfield Edinburgh EH12 6EX
T1 Spruce - Fell, T2 Spruce - Fell, T3 Cypress - Fell.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of Murrayfield in City of Edinburgh

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

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Planning Activity in Murrayfield

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Murrayfield. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Murrayfield.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Murrayfield were tree works (7), full planning applications (5), outline applications (4). 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, 12 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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