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Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
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City of Edinburgh
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for City of Edinburgh. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates2,242Searchable applications
684Recorded as pending
76%Approval rate · 1,051 approved or refused records
248Refused applications
803 approved · 248 refused · 78 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 21 Feb 2024 to 25 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 27 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and buildingContact planning Property enquiry certificatesLocal plan Local Development Plan and guidancePre-application advice Apply for planning permissionConservation areas Apply for conservation area consent
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanning.support@edinburgh.gov.ukCouncil source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland. Contains Historic Environment Scotland and Ordnance Survey data © Historic Environment Scotland – Scottish Charity No. SC045925 © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is indicative and may not contain the latest designations.
More application records
- Application Granted26/03057/FUL
Remove bay windows and associated flat roof. Erect new solid roof single storey family room extension.
435 Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH4 7NB
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Awaiting Assessment26/03058/LBC
Installation of specialist architectural lighting within and around the Category A listed Victorian Palm Houses, including localised fa�ade uplighting and internal accent lighting, with associated discreet brackets and fixings.
Royal Botanic Garden 20A Inverleith Row Edinburgh EH3 5LR
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Not make a Tree Preservation Order26/0588/TCO
Yew, Height 10m, spread 13m, DBH 750mm reduce spread to the south by 1.5m, tapering the reduction to the sides to leave a natural form., 2 Cherry, Prunus Sp., Height 7m, spread 9m, DBH 220, 230mm reduce spread to SE to remove overhang over the building reduce spread to the east by 1m. Laurel, 2 No. Height 4m, spread 3m each, DBH 120-190mm. Multi-stem. 6-8 stems per tree reduce height to level with the top of the wall. Reduce spread by 0.5m.
298 Colinton Road Edinburgh EH13 0LE
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Not make a Tree Preservation Order26/0589/TCO
Eucalyptus to take this tree down as it is pushing the coping on a shared /dividing wall.
35 Esslemont Road Edinburgh EH16 5PY
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/03061/ADV
Fascia sign 1X Fascia cassette panels c/w expanded mesh 3X Silicone Neon Flex with green LED illumination
67 Kinnaird Park Fort Kinnaird Retail Park Edinburgh EH15 3RD
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Application Granted26/03062/CLE
Existing Certificate of Lawfulness for permanent removal of a domestic fence under 23/02619/FUL. Removed by a registered contractor to protect an underlying sewer pipe, ensuring pipe safety and free access for Scottish Water crews. The City of Edinburgh Council formally confirmed planning permission is not required. Site is now a permanent, open-plan layout. Linked to Scottish Water Asset Impact Application DSCAS-0157809-DH4.
12 Hawthorn Place Edinburgh EH17 8QN
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Permission Required25/05771/VARY
Non Material Variation to planning permission 25/05771/FUL - remove trees from eastern boundary and replace with native species, reposition dwelling two metres east towards Midmar Gardens and reduction of around 500mm off existing stone boundary wall to Midmar Gardens.
Land 25 Metres South Of 24 Midmar Gardens Edinburgh
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Awaiting Assessment26/03064/CLESTL
Application for the issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use as short term let visitor accommodation.
Flat 2 108A West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2HH
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Application Granted26/03065/LBC
Alterations to the existing entrance with new signage, lighting and detailing to glazed panel, replacement panel with new door entry system and redecorate frontage elements in jet black.
2 South Charlotte Street Edinburgh EH2 4AW
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Application Granted26/0590/TPO
Acer pseudoplatanus to dismantle the tree to ground level.
Royal Bank Of Scotland 201 Gogar Station Road Edinburgh EH12 9SB
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/03066/LBC
External alterations to existing shopfront.
GF 53 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HT
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Not make a Tree Preservation Order26/0591/TCO
T1 Spruce crown lift to 5m.
67 Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 4AZ
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/03069/LBC
Widening of the existing ground floor garage doors by means of moving existing stonework apart and insertion of a new keystone. Widening to be 300mm in total width. All external features, original hinges etc, to be moved along with dressed stone quoins. New metal roller shutter door to be installed behind widened opening.
10 Church Hill Edinburgh EH10 4BQ
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Awaiting Assessment26/03071/FULSTL
Change of use from residential to short term let (sui generis).
Flat 4 65 St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9QR
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Application Granted26/03072/FUL
Introduction of standalone horse shelter.
Ravelrig Riding For Disabled 21 Ravelrig Gait Balerno EH14 7NH
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Application Granted26/0592/TPO
Alnus glutinosa - To dismantle this dying tree to ground level for H&S reasons.
Royal Bank Of Scotland 201 Gogar Station Road Edinburgh EH12 9SB
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Application Granted26/03073/CLP
Build a single-storey living space extension on the side of an existing semi-detatched house, and alter the existing rear windows.
3 Liberton Place Edinburgh EH16 6NA
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Application Granted26/03074/FUL
The installation of an ATM.
38 Craigentinny Road Edinburgh EH7 6LT
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Application Granted26/03075/ADV
Two fascia signs.
38 Craigentinny Road Edinburgh EH7 6LT
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Application Granted26/03077/ADV
Fascia sign.
Unit 25 - 26 Gyle Centre Gyle Avenue Edinburgh EH12 9JT
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Application Granted26/03078/FUL
Dormer addition for new bathroom. Ground floor bathroom decreased in size to form new study.
162 Willowbrae Road Edinburgh EH8 7JD
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Not make a Tree Preservation Order26/0593/TCO
Sycamore Maple (2 No.) Crown thin by no more than (maximum 15%) to remove dead /dangerous branches. Conifer (x2) remove comfier trees to afford natural light to the principal living room.
2 East Savile Road Edinburgh EH16 5ND
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Application Granted26/03079/FUL
Reconfiguration of the kitchen and lower ground floor. Formation of opening to install bi-fold doors to garden.
9 Corrennie Drive Edinburgh EH10 6EQ
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Not make a Tree Preservation Order26/0594/TCO
1 Prunus sp. 'Tai-haku', Height 4m, spread 9m, DBH 290mm crown thin by 5-10%. Reduce spread by approx. 0.5m radius. 2 Sorbus sp., Located at front corner of garden. Height 4.5m, spread 3.5m, DBH 100mm remove the tree to ground level to allow the cherry to grow without interference. 3 Acer sp. Height 6m, spread 4.5m, DBH 210mm reduce height by 2m, and spread by 1.5m. Prune to shape remaining crown to a natural form.
3, 4 Inverleith Row Edinburgh EH3 5LP
Received 27 Jul 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for City of Edinburgh, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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