How long do planning decisions take near Niddrie?

The average planning decision time near Niddrie is 37 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 Niddrie?

The planning approval rate near Niddrie is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Niddrie?

The most common type of planning application near Niddrie is advertising, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Niddrie?

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Niddrie, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications

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Area Information

Admin district: City of Edinburgh
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh South
LSOA: The Inch - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Niddrie.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Niddrie based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Niddrie.

- 8 Milligan Gait Edinburgh EH16 4UB
Installation of a 1.8m (6 ft) high brown timber 'hit-and-miss' style fence. 9.5m will run parallel to the road, with the remaining 5.6m section extending across the south-western aspect of the garden,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-10-21
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- 4 Harewood Drive Edinburgh EH16 4GP
Fascia & projecting sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-09-13
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- Land At Greendykes South Site Greendykes Road Greendykes Edinburgh
Non-Material Variation application to 18/01004/AMC for amending plot 160 from a Type 2 to a Type 1. Please refer to drawing no. 709 P01 SL Rev Q. Previously consented Site Layout drawing no. 709 P01 S
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Niddrie in City of Edinburgh

Niddrie 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 Niddrie a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Niddrie. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Niddrie may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Niddrie were advertising consent (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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