Search The Inch planning applications
26 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of The Inch · updated daily · City of Edinburgh Council
- 36 Wilton Road Mayfield Edinburgh EH16 5NNAwaiting decisionOne small holly tree located close to the rear wall and the rear access steps of the house remove the holly tree.Received 2 Nov 202626/0964/TCO
- 3 Hallhead Road Edinburgh EH16 5QJAwaiting decisionLaburnum, lilac, holly, leylandii, prune or remove.Received 27 Oct 202626/0899/TCO
- 134A Walter Scott Avenue Inch Edinburgh EH16 5TLAwaiting decisionTo change the property use from commercial to residential. It has been lived in as a home continuously since 2011. Domestic Council Tax has been paid in the property since 2011.Received 20 Oct 202626/04183/CLP
- 26 Hallhead Road Mayfield Edinburgh EH16 5QJApproved2 Cherry plum trees, remove both trees to prevent catastrophic failure.Treework Within a Conservation AreaReceived 20 Oct 2026Decided 23 Oct 202626/0922/TCO
- Tree Works Old Mill Lane Inch EdinburghAwaiting decision5 dead trees in woodland to the west of the tennis courts remove.TreeworkReceived 19 Oct 202626/0917/TPO
Planning in The Inch
- Approved
- 86%
- 72 of 83 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of The Inch in the last 24 months, from City of Edinburgh Council's planning register.
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Around The Inch
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EH16 179 applications in the last 12 monthsEH9 434 applications in the last 12 monthsEH15 197 applications in the last 12 months
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About The Inch
The Inch is a residential district in Edinburgh, Scotland, situated just 2 miles southeast of the city centre, adjacent to Inch Park. This area features the Inch housing development and notable landmarks, including the category A listed Inch House, which serves as a community centre, and the nearby Inch Doocot, also a category A listed building. These attributes make The Inch a significant area for planning applications, particularly in relation to community and heritage projects.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the The Inch area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes The Inch a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Inch 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.
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In the last 24 months, 159 planning applications were submitted near The Inch. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
The most common types were tree works (20), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).