Ratho Station, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ratho Station, City of Edinburgh.
City of Edinburgh · Scotland · settlement
About Ratho Station
Ratho Station is a small commuter village situated within the City of Edinburgh council area, just south of Edinburgh Airport. Home to around 600 residents, the village comprises approximately 300 houses, making it a quaint and growing community ideal for those considering planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: City of Edinburgh
- Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh West
- LSOA: East Craigs North - 06
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ratho Station.
- 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 Ratho Station based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Ratho Station.
- - Demijohn Cottage Harvest Road Newbridge Edinburgh EH28 8LX
Single storey rear extension -with pitched roof and balcony. Existing flat roof extension altered at rear to link to new extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 18 Hillwood Crescent Ratho Station Newbridge EH28 8QF
Proposed sunroom extension to rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Proposed Advertising Hoarding 130 West Of 171 Glasgow Road Ingliston Newbridge
Digital (static) media advertising screen.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-05-16
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A brief summary of Ratho Station in City of Edinburgh
Ratho Station is a small commuter village situated within the City of Edinburgh council area, just south of Edinburgh Airport. Home to around 600 residents, the village comprises approximately 300 houses, making it a quaint and growing community ideal for those considering planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ratho Station a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ratho Station 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 Ratho Station
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Ratho Station. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 21 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ratho Station may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 21 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ratho Station were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), telecoms (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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