Ravelston, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ravelston, City of Edinburgh.
City of Edinburgh · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Ravelston are administered by City Of Edinburgh Council. View the full City Of Edinburgh Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ravelston
Ravelston is a residential area located to the west of Edinburgh's city centre, bordered by Corstorphine and Clermiston to the east, and Murrayfield and Roseburn to the north. It lies south of Queensferry Road and is often regarded as part of the larger Murrayfield area. This locality presents various planning opportunities, given its strategic position and proximity to established residential and commercial zones.
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Area Information
- Admin district: City of Edinburgh
- Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh West
- LSOA: Murrayfield and Ravelston - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ravelston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ravelston.
- 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 Ravelston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
97 planning applications found near Ravelston.
- - 196 Craigleith Road Craigleith Edinburgh EH4 2EE
Proposed single storey extension to an existing dwelling to create a new ground floor WC/Utility Room and Office space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/02692/FUL · Received: Thu 25 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - 102 Craigleith Hill Avenue Edinburgh EH4 2JN
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-26 - - 102 Craigleith Hill Avenue Edinburgh EH4 2JN
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 2 Ravelston House Park Ravelston Edinburgh EH4 3LU
Previously topped Eucalyptus at rear left-hand corner of rear garden. - Remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 5 Blinkbonny Grove Edinburgh EH4 3HH
Raised decking to rear of property with extension /infill to rear bedroom in line with back of existing house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Ravelston Public Park Craigcrook Road Edinburgh
Ravelston Park & Woods - Ravelston Park & Woods Order instruction 10558.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - 26/01560/FUL - 13 Craigleith Hill Park Craigleith Edinburgh EH4 2NR
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a single-storey rear extension with internal reconfiguration to form new kitchen/living space, utility, WC and ground-floor bedroom, with associ
Status: Undecided | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-04-14 - - 13 Craigleith Hill Park Craigleith Edinburgh EH4 2NR
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a single-storey rear extension with internal reconfiguration to form new kitchen/living space, utility, WC and ground-floor bedroom, with associ
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Flat 9 7 South Groathill Avenue Edinburgh EH4 2LL
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 - - Holiday Inn 107 Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH4 3HL
The removal and replacement of 3 No. antennas and ancillary development thereto.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 168 Craigleith Road Edinburgh EH4 2EE
New single storey rear extension to replace an existing rear extension plus associated alterations, landscaping and PV panel installation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - 60 Craigleith View Ravelston Edinburgh EH4 3JY
Enlarged windows and door openings at rear, replaced decking terrace at rear and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 33 Craigleith Hill Craigleith Edinburgh EH4 2EG
Construct porch to the front of the property and extend garage. Construct single storey flat roof extension to the rear of the property. Construct garden room. Convert attic and construct dormer windo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - 9 Craigleith Hill Grove Edinburgh EH4 2JY
Side extension and roof alterations including two dormers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - Flat 9 7 South Groathill Avenue Craigleith Edinburgh EH4 2LL
Retrospective change of use of premises to short term let accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 149 Craigleith Hill Avenue Craigleith Edinburgh EH4 2NA
Erection of single storey rear extension with associated raised decking and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 27 Blinkbonny Gardens Edinburgh EH4 3HG
Alterations and extension to existing dwelling to enlarge accommodation including conversion of existing undercroft and erection of separate garden building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-01-16
View full details - - 92 Queensferry Road Ravelston Edinburgh EH4 2EA
Non Material Variation - All alterations on first floor to be removed (SHEET 5). Change in material for elevations from Stone slips to roughcast and change from glass balustrade to metal balustrade wi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 46 Craigleith Hill Crescent Craigleith Edinburgh EH4 2JR
Non Material Variation - Kitchen screen portal surround, changing the material from PPC aluminium to painted timber gate removed & replaced with fixed timber cladding. Garden patio arrangement. Extern
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-11-14
View full details - - 11 Blinkbonny Road Ravelston Edinburgh EH4 3HY
Proposed rear ground floor extension with internal alterations and attic conversion with front dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-11-05
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A brief summary of Ravelston in City of Edinburgh
Ravelston is a residential area located to the west of Edinburgh's city centre, bordered by Corstorphine and Clermiston to the east, and Murrayfield and Roseburn to the north. It lies south of Queensferry Road and is often regarded as part of the larger Murrayfield area. This locality presents various planning opportunities, given its strategic position and proximity to established residential and commercial zones.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ravelston a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ravelston 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 Ravelston
In the last 24 months, 144 planning applications were submitted near Ravelston. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 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 Ravelston.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ravelston were full planning applications (69), tree works (43), outline applications (14). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 68 medium-scale applications, 73 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
42 planning appeals were lodged, of which 9 were allowed and 33 were dismissed (21% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 38 applications
- Refused: 20 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 84 applications
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