How long do planning decisions take near Newbigging?

The average planning decision time near Newbigging is 49 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 Newbigging?

The planning approval rate near Newbigging is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Newbigging?

The most common type of planning application near Newbigging is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Newbigging?

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Newbigging, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Newbigging, City of Edinburgh.

City of Edinburgh · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Newbigging are administered by City Of Edinburgh Council. View the full City Of Edinburgh Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: City of Edinburgh
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh West
LSOA: Dalmeny and Newbridge - 06

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Newbigging.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Newbigging based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Newbigging.

- 12 Echline View South Queensferry EH30 9XL
Proposed two storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-24
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- Land 288 Metres Southwest Of 10 Builyeon Road South Queensferry
This Application is made pursuant to section 75A (1) (b) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended) (the Act) and seeks to modify the minute of agreement among the City of Edinb
Status: Permitted | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-01-22
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- Mhor House 28 Dundas Home Farm Newbigging South Queensferry EH30 9SS
Non-Material Variation - Change of internal layout to garage, to fom home gym at attic level and snooker games room at ground floor level and associated toilet.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-10-04
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A brief summary of Newbigging in City of Edinburgh

Newbigging 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 Newbigging a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newbigging 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 Newbigging

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Newbigging. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Newbigging maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Newbigging were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 10 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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