How long do planning decisions take near Swanston (EH13)?

The average planning decision time near Swanston (EH13) is 37 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 Swanston (EH13)?

The planning approval rate near Swanston (EH13) is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Swanston (EH13)?

The most common type of planning application near Swanston (EH13) is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Swanston (EH13)?

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Swanston (EH13), City of Edinburgh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Swanston (EH13), City of Edinburgh.

City of Edinburgh · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Swanston (EH13) 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 South West
LSOA: Colinton and Kingsknowe - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Swanston (EH13).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swanston (EH13).

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 Swanston (EH13) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Swanston (EH13).

- 18 Caiystane Gardens Edinburgh EH10 6SZ
Two storey extension to east gable and continuation of existing, rear extension to form relocated kitchen and utility area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-10-21
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- Flat 1 1 Comiston Farm Close Edinburgh EH10 6BF
Construction of a garden pod.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-08-15
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- 71 Tryst Park Edinburgh EH10 7HB
Extension to detached dwellinghouse and alterations to existing window and door openings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-06-16
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- 1 Pentland Drive Edinburgh
Tree 063 Ash with significant die back - Fell the tree, Tree 063a Ash with significant die back - Fell the tree, T039 Chestnut - Heavily decayed - Fell the tree, T0367 Apple - Root Heave, leaning, dec
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-02-05
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- 71 Auchingane Redford Edinburgh EH10 7HU
Proposed garage conversion and alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-11-01
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- 120 Swanston Muir Redford Edinburgh EH10 7HY
Proposal to extend existing semi-detached dwelling house with the construction of a single storey pitched roof extension to accommodate shower room and entrance area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-08-09
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- 40 Tryst Park Swanston Edinburgh EH10 7HD
Demolish the existing conservatory. Form a new extension to the house's side to include a new kitchen study and utility room with WC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Swanston (EH13) in City of Edinburgh

Swanston (EH13) 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 Swanston (EH13) a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Swanston (EH13)

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Swanston (EH13). Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Swanston (EH13) maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Swanston (EH13) were full planning applications (9), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 12 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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