How long do planning decisions take near Sighthill?

The average planning decision time near Sighthill is 33 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 Sighthill?

The planning approval rate near Sighthill is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sighthill?

The most common type of planning application near Sighthill is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sighthill?

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Sighthill, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sighthill, City of Edinburgh.

City of Edinburgh · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Sighthill are administered by City Of Edinburgh Council. View the full City Of Edinburgh Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: City of Edinburgh
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh West
LSOA: Corstorphine South - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sighthill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sighthill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Sighthill.

- Overbridge Meadow Place Road Broomhall Edinburgh
Network Rail needs to heighten the side wall parapets of the road bridge over the railway at Meadow Place Road as part of the decarbonisation of the railway line. This is because the existing side par
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-06-24
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- Overbridge Ladywell Avenue Broomhall Edinburgh
NR Ref TP/S/2025/081 Re-deck of road bridge over railway and associated works, including the formation of a temporary bridge, compound, crane pad and access for the duration of the works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-06-11
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- 66 Bankhead Drive Edinburgh EH11 4EQ
Proposed extension and alterations to existing outdoor sports facility, including installation of enclosure boards, synthetic playing surface, canopies, lighting and associated works to facilitate use
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-12-23
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A brief summary of Sighthill in City of Edinburgh

Sighthill 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 Sighthill a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Sighthill. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 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 Sighthill.

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Sighthill were full planning applications (11), outline applications (5), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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