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Planning in Wester Hailes

Approved
94%
61 of 63 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wester Hailes in the last 24 months, from City of Edinburgh Council's planning register.

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Around Wester Hailes

Postcode districts

EH13 114 applications in the last 12 monthsEH14 196 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: City of Edinburgh Council

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About Wester Hailes

Wester Hailes, located in the southwest of Edinburgh, Scotland, is a vibrant community known for its diverse residential areas and local amenities. The region is an important focus for planning applications due to its ongoing development initiatives aimed at enhancing housing and public spaces. Researchers interested in urban planning will find Wester Hailes a significant area for studying community growth and infrastructure development within the city.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wester Hailes 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, Wester Hailes 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Wester Hailes, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 112 planning applications were submitted near Wester Hailes. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

The most common types were tree works (23), full planning applications (5), outline applications (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wester Hailes?
In the last 24 months, 112 planning applications were submitted near Wester Hailes. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wester Hailes?
The average planning decision time near Wester Hailes is 36 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 Wester Hailes?
The planning approval rate near Wester Hailes is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wester Hailes?
The most common type of planning application near Wester Hailes is tree works applications, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wester Hailes?
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