How long do planning decisions take near The Inch?

The average planning decision time near The Inch is 59 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 The Inch?

The planning approval rate near The Inch is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Inch?

The most common type of planning application near The Inch is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Inch?

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The Inch, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Inch, City of Edinburgh.

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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.

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Area Information

Admin district: City of Edinburgh
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh South
LSOA: The Inch - 06

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Inch.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 The Inch based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near The Inch.

26/0300/TCO · Received: Tue 28 Apr 2026 · Validated: Tue 28 Apr 2026 - 4 Blackbarony Road Mayfield Edinburgh EH16 5QP
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Status: Undecided | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-04-28
- Inch Community Centre 225 Gilmerton Road Edinburgh EH16 5UF
Internal renovation, repair of existing windows and opening up an existing blocked window to reinstate a timber sash and case window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2026-03-25
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- Land 40 Metres North Of 1 Kirk Brae Liberton Edinburgh
Proposed upgrade of existing base station installation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-12-19
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- 10 Hallhead Road Mayfield Edinburgh EH16 5QJ
Holly tree and Lilac tree at very end of back garden remove trees as they are blocking light and taking up a large part of the garden space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-07-11
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- Unit 15, Cameron Toll Shopping Centre 6 Lady Road Edinburgh EH15 5PB
Storm damaged Poplar 640 by Culvert Area. Fell to ground level Trees by Culvert Area - Poplar 667 root heaved, snapped Alder 669, Elm 673 and Poplar 671. Remove. Storm damaged. Storm damaged trees by
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-02-11
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A brief summary of The Inch in City of Edinburgh

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Inch a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in The Inch

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near The Inch. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 The Inch.

At 59 days on average, decisions near The Inch slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near The Inch were full planning applications (8), tree works (8), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 13 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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