How long do planning decisions take near Torphin?

The average planning decision time near Torphin is 13 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 Torphin?

The planning approval rate near Torphin is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Torphin?

The most common type of planning application near Torphin is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Torphin?

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Torphin, City of Edinburgh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Torphin, City of Edinburgh.

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

About Torphin

Torphin is a quaint area located in the south-west of Edinburgh, Scotland, named after the nearby Torphin Hill. Positioned just south of Juniper Green and bordered by the Water of Leith and the Edinburgh City Bypass, Torphin features a mix of new-build homes on the eastern side and a rural landscape on the western side, which includes mid-20th-century bungalows and the Torphin Hill Golf Club. This blend of residential and green spaces makes Torphin an appealing location for potential planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: City of Edinburgh
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh South West
LSOA: Oxgangs - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Torphin.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Torphin based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Torphin in City of Edinburgh

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

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Planning Activity in Torphin

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Torphin. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 13 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 Torphin.

The average decision time of 13 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Torphin were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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