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56 Spylaw Bank Road Hailes Edinburgh EH13 0JB

Awaiting decision City of Edinburgh 25/05973/TCO Treework Within a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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Proposal

Mature European linden removal of tree.

As published by the council, reference 25/05973/TCO

Application record

Reference
25/05973/TCO
Type
Treework Within a Conservation Area
Status
Awaiting Assessment
Received
13 Nov 2025
Validated
13 Nov 2025
Ward
Colinton/Fairmilehead
Parish
Colinton
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EH13 0JB

Site history

Applications at this address on the City of Edinburgh register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00267/WINPA Granted

    56 Spylaw Bank Road Hailes Edinburgh EH13 0JB

    Replacement of single glazed sash and case windows with PVC sash and case double glazed Argon filled windows. Georgian Bars and Splits will be the same dimensions as original windows. Glass will be 28mm profile glass. Colour of frames, bars and splits will be white as per original windows. Objective is to keep faith with the original window design but improve heat retention through double glazed units.

    Decided 24 Feb 2026 Prior approval

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Nov 2025

    Received by City of Edinburgh

  2. 28 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 8 January 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    City of Edinburgh took a median of 41 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

9 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with City of Edinburgh for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year City of Edinburgh decided tree works applications in a median of 14 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 56 Spylaw Bank Road Hailes Edinburgh EH13 0JB

    26/00267/WINPA Submitted 22 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Replacement of single glazed sash and case windows with PVC sash and case double glazed Argon filled windows. Georgian Bars and Splits will be the same dimensions as original windows. Glass will be 28mm profile glass. Colour of frames, bars and splits will be white as per original windows. Objective is to keep faith with the original window design but improve heat retention through double glazed units.

    Granted Prior approval Windows or glazing 8 docs
  • 56 Spylaw Bank Road Edinburgh EH13 0JB

    26/0385/TCO Submitted 25 May 2026 50 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jul

    Apple Tree - Removal of branches overhanging into apllicant's garden

    Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs
  • 56 Spylaw Bank Road Edinburgh EH13 0JB

    26/0205/TCO Submitted 23 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Semi mature Mallus - Felling of tree.

    Decided Trees 1 doc
  • 54 Spylaw Bank Road Edinburgh EH13 0JB

    26/00483/FUL Submitted 10 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    Replace existing rear lean-to with single storey rear extension, new patio with kitchen and fire; Alter rear dormer with new window and cladding; Replace windows; Form new opening to front elevation with patio; Replace the existing garage with new garage, realign driveway and remove shed to rear.

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 27 docs
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  • 2 Pentland Road Edinburgh EH13 0JA

    26/01866/FUL Submitted 30 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    83% historically approved · decision due ~25 Jun

    Installation of new gates to driveway and entrance footpaths.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 6 docs
  • 2 Pentland Road Hailes Edinburgh EH13 0JA

    25/01854/VARY Submitted 28 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Non Material Variation to Planning Consent 25/01854/FUL. - Roof light to new extension changed from planar to lantern type. 12(A), 13(A) & 14(A). - Fascia to projecting roof changed from render to zinc, and feature flashing removed. 12(A), 13(A) & 14(A). - Stone wall to south and east elevations of extension changed to rendered walling. 13(A) & 14(A) - Stone basecourse to extension changed to rendered walling. 13(A) & 14(A). - Existing chimney dropped in height. 12(A), 13(A) & 14(A). - 2 no. window openings on south elevation of main house lowered further than originally proposed and pattern changed to hopper type. 13(A).

    Decided Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +1 7 docs

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    Received 17 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Trees
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    Received 17 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Trees
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    Received 17 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Trees