Search Newcraighall planning applications
19 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Newcraighall · updated daily · City of Edinburgh Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Newhailes Stables Newhailes Road Newhailes Musselburgh EH21 6RYAwaiting decisionAlterations to buildingReceived 23 Oct 202626/01102/LBC
- 4 Helen Crummy Way Newcraighall Musselburgh EH21 8QWAwaiting decisionConstruction of single storey extension to rear of dwelling house, formed with mono-pitch roof, extending back to the existing house.Received 13 Oct 202626/04111/FUL
- Land At Queen Margaret University Queen Margaret University Drive Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 6UUAwaiting decisionInstallation of ground mounted solar panels and associated worksReceived 7 Oct 202626/00850/P
- 11 Hewing Place Newcraighall Musselburgh EH21 8RNAwaiting decisionSingle storey extension, to the rear of the existing terraced house and internal reconfigurations at ground floor level.Received 28 Sep 202626/03909/FUL
- 4 Hopper Gardens Newcraighall Musselburgh EH21 8RJAwaiting decisionProposed construction of two storey extension to the side (east) of existing semi detached dwelling to provide additional living accommodation at ground floor level and bedroom/bathroom accommodation at first floor level.Received 24 Sep 202626/03868/FUL
Planning in Newcraighall
- Approved
- 96%
- 26 of 27 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newcraighall in the last 24 months, from City of Edinburgh Council's planning register.
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Around Newcraighall
Postcode districts
EH21 90 applications in the last 12 monthsEH15 197 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: City of Edinburgh Council
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About Newcraighall
Newcraighall, a southeastern suburb of Edinburgh, has evolved from its roots as a mining village reliant on the Midlothian coalfields, notably the now-closed 'Klondyke' pit. While it retains echoes of its past with local amenities like a church and a miners' club, the area is now anchored by the Fort Kinnaird shopping complex, a key retail destination for residents. This transformation presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in retail and community development.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Newcraighall area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Newcraighall a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newcraighall 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 Newcraighall, 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, 44 planning applications were submitted near Newcraighall. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (7), listed building and heritage (3).