Pilrig, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pilrig, City of Edinburgh.
City of Edinburgh · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Pilrig are administered by City Of Edinburgh Council. View the full City Of Edinburgh Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: City of Edinburgh
- Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh North and Leith
- LSOA: Western Harbour and Leith Docks - 09
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pilrig.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pilrig.
- 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 Pilrig based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
69 planning applications found near Pilrig.
- - 25 Cambridge Avenue Edinburgh EH6 5AW
30 year old Birch tree - crown reduction and reduce spread of tree - in particular overhang to neighbour's garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/02286/CLP · Received: Thu 28 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 28 May 2026 - PF1 148 Albert Street Edinburgh EH7 5LT
Minor alteration to lower cill of kitchen window to form new door within the current opening (no change to lintel) of ground floor flat in 4 storey tenement to improve the accessibility. Existing step
Status: Undecided | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-05-28 - - PF1 148 Albert Street Edinburgh EH7 5LT
Minor alteration to lower cill of kitchen window to form new door within the current opening (no change to lintel) of ground floor flat in 4 storey tenement to improve the accessibility. Existing step
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 53 - 59 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 8LS
Infill previous openings between shops.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 3F1 323 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 8SA
HMO property since 2000.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 6A Dalmeny Street Edinburgh EH6 8RA
Change of use from a residential flat to short term let.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/01579/CLESTL - 47 Lorne Street Leith Edinburgh EH6 8QJ
Application for the issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use as short-term let accommodation is lawful.
Status: Undecided | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-04-14 - 26/01553/LBC - 11A Pilrig Street Pilrig Edinburgh EH6 5AN
Replacement of deteriorated (non-original) sash windows as slimline, timber, double glazed sashes on a like-for-like basis.
Status: Undecided | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-04-13 - - 5 Kirk Street Edinburgh EH6 5EX
Application for the issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use as short term let accommodation is lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 1F2 45 Lorne Street Edinburgh EH6 8QJ
Application for the issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use as short term let accommodation is lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 1F1 323 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 8SA
Short term let.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 5 Lorne Street Edinburgh EH6 8QS
I am looking to alter the front door of the property that faces the school grounds not the road. I am looking to replace the old timber door with a new timber door in line with the Edinburgh council l
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 373 - 375 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 8SE
Request for a Planning Section 50 Certificate (Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
Status: Undecided | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - PF1 13 Balfour Street Pilrig Edinburgh EH6 5DG
Retrospective change of use from flat (sui generis) to short-term let (sui generis) and to reinstate the infilled doorway with a new entrance door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 48 - 50 Iona Street Edinburgh EH6 8SW
Application for Modification of Planning Obligations (Section 75) relating to grant of planning permission (reference 20/00972/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 50 Pilrig Street Pilrig Edinburgh EH6 5AL
Cherry tree dead tree being help up by neighbour garage roof fell tree to ground level. Sycamore tree fell to ground level for renovation works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 1F1 43 Balfour Street Pilrig Edinburgh EH6 5DL
Three thin leylandii approx 14m lapsed hedge remove to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Pilrig St Paul's Church 1A Pilrig Street Pilrig Edinburgh EH6 5AH
Removal of 3 No. existing antennas and ancillary apparatus and replacement with 4 No. new antennas fixed to existing supporting steelwork behind the GRP windows, an upgrade of equipment within the chu
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 3F2 30 Dickson Street Leith Edinburgh EH6 8RR
Retrospective change of use of premises to short term let accommodation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 1F1 108 Mcdonald Road Broughton Edinburgh EH7 4NQ
Change of use to short term let for a maximum of 6 weeks in a calendar year (the last 2 weeks of June and 4 weeks during the last 2 weeks of August and first 2 weeks of September) (as amended).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-02
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A brief summary of Pilrig in City of Edinburgh
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Pilrig a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Pilrig
In the last 24 months, 208 planning applications were submitted near Pilrig. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Pilrig.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pilrig were full planning applications (61), listed building and heritage (56), tree works (24). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 104 medium-scale applications, 90 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 43 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 148 applications
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