Search Pilrig planning applications
88 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Pilrig · updated daily · City of Edinburgh Council
- Flat 6 16 Drum Terrace Leith Edinburgh EH7 5NBAwaiting decisionChange of use from long term to short term let.Received 9 Nov 202626/04420/FULSTL
- 15A Gayfield Square Broughton Edinburgh EH1 3NXAwaiting decisionCherry located in back garden height 7m, spread 5m, DBH 330mm remove the tree to ground level.Received 9 Nov 202626/0996/TCO
- PF1 23 Brunswick Street Hillside Edinburgh EH7 5JBAwaiting decisionReplacement of single glazing in 5 original timber sash and case windows (3 front, 2 rear) with 14mm slim double glazed units (4/6/4mm, argon filled, black spacer), fitted into the existing sashes and fixed with linseed putty, with no beadings. Sashes and cases are retained and refurbished, draft-proofed and re-weighted in situ, opening method and sightlines are unchanged. Replacement bathroom window (rear-facing) to have obscured glass on the lower pane only. Joinery repainted RAL 9010.Received 5 Nov 202626/04400/LBC
- 7 Logie Mill Warriston Edinburgh EH7 4HGAwaiting decisionChange of use from Class 4 (business /office) to Class 1A (dental practice). The ground floor will remain as is other than a reception area to facilitate the Dental facility on the first floor.Received 4 Nov 202626/04381/FUL
- 1F3 51 Brunswick Street Hillside Edinburgh EH7 5HTAwaiting decisionExisting white timber casement windows to be replaced with upvc white sash and case windows.Received 3 Nov 202626/04344/WINPA
Planning in Pilrig
- Approved
- 71%
- 169 of 225 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Pilrig in the last 24 months, from City of Edinburgh Council's planning register.
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Around Pilrig
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EH6 329 applications in the last 12 monthsEH7 260 applications in the last 12 monthsEH1 385 applications in the last 12 months
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About Pilrig
Pilrig is a distinctive area in Edinburgh, Scotland, known for its rich historical context. The name likely originates from the term for a long field (rig) where a peel tower (pil/peel) once stood, with historical evidence of such a tower located on elevated ground overlooking the Water of Leith. This unique blend of history and geography makes Pilrig a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Pilrig 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 Pilrig 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, Pilrig 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 Pilrig, 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, 615 planning applications were submitted near Pilrig. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (63), listed building and heritage (48), tree works (34). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.