Silverknowes, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Silverknowes, City of Edinburgh.
City of Edinburgh · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Silverknowes are administered by City Of Edinburgh Council. View the full City Of Edinburgh Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Silverknowes
Silverknowes is a residential district located in the northwest of Edinburgh, Scotland, featuring over 2,000 homes that include bungalows and semi-detached houses, primarily constructed in the mid-twentieth century. Its diverse housing stock and established community make it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: City of Edinburgh
- Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh West
- LSOA: Drylaw - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Silverknowes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Silverknowes.
- 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 Silverknowes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Silverknowes.
- - 28 Silverknowes Grove Silverknowes Edinburgh EH4 5LZ
Single storey extension to side of existing dwelling with internal alterations incorporating existing adjoining garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 34 Silverknowes Parkway Silverknowes Edinburgh EH4 5LA
Single storey rear extension and deck.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - 19 Silverknowes Gardens Edinburgh EH4 5ND
Single storey side extension, rear porch extension, patio doors and new deck.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-05-09
View full details - - 21 Silverknowes Place Edinburgh EH4 5LP
Demolish existing rear extension and replace with single storey rear extension and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-05-18
View full details - - 67 Silverknowes Crescent Edinburgh EH4 5JA
Side garage conversion, rear extension, and rear dormer (as amended).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-03-21
View full details - - 1 Silverknowes Grove Edinburgh EH4 5LZ
Proposed extension above the garage, rear extension and dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2022-09-28
View full details - - 11 Silverknowes Gardens Edinburgh EH4 5ND
New dormer to rear of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2022-07-06
View full details - - 10 Silverknowes Place Edinburgh EH4 5LS
Rear extension and side garage to existing dwelling house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2022-04-29
View full details - - 17 Silverknowes Place Edinburgh EH4 5LP
Demolish existing conservatory and replace with single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2021-10-29
View full details - - 20 Silverknowes Gardens Edinburgh EH4 5NB
Rear and side extension and garage re-build.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2021-09-08
View full details - - 2 Silverknowes Gardens Edinburgh EH4 5NB
Concrete resin driveway with drainage. Covers existing driveway and additional patch of lawn to south of garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2021-07-15
View full details - - 69 Silverknowes Crescent Edinburgh EH4 5JA
Two storey side extension to accommodate additional ground floor living space and utility room and first floor bedroom and shower room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2021-04-28
View full details - - 26 Silverknowes Parkway Edinburgh EH4 5LA
Demolish existing garage structure and erect new flat roof sunroom extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2021-04-16
View full details - - 15 Silverknowes Place Edinburgh EH4 5LP
Rear lean-to extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2021-03-22
View full details - - 10 Silverknowes Gardens Edinburgh EH4 5NB
The formation of new roof lights on North and South elevations as part of remodelling of existing upper attic floor and extending into existing attic space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2021-03-17
View full details - - 5 Silverknowes Gardens Edinburgh EH4 5ND
New dormer window to front and rear of property and window alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2021-03-12
View full details - - 49 Silverknowes Road Edinburgh EH4 5HB
Single storey extensions to rear and side (rear of existing garage). New dormer window to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2020-10-02
View full details - - 43 Silverknowes Gardens Edinburgh EH4 5ND
Single storey extension to Dwelling House to form Kitchen, Family Room and Toilet
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2019-09-11
View full details - - 12 Silverknowes Place Edinburgh EH4 5LS
Garage extension to side of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2012-10-23
View full details - - 9 Silverknowes Grove Edinburgh EH4 5LZ
Add dormer extension to rear , to replicate the details of the existing dormer on the adjacent house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2012-07-30
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A brief summary of Silverknowes in City of Edinburgh
Silverknowes is a residential district located in the northwest of Edinburgh, Scotland, featuring over 2,000 homes that include bungalows and semi-detached houses, primarily constructed in the mid-twentieth century. Its diverse housing stock and established community make it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Silverknowes a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Silverknowes 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 Silverknowes
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Silverknowes. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Silverknowes.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Silverknowes were full planning applications (28), outline applications (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 76% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 21 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
20 planning appeals were lodged, of which 10 were allowed and 10 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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