52 Malleny Avenue Balerno EH14 7EL

1. 6 Jan 2026

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 March 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.

This application is with City of Edinburgh for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year City of Edinburgh decided lawful development applications in a median of 45 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Tree Works Harlaw Bank Balerno

  26/0714/TPO Submitted 27 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

  Scots Pine T3771 reduce to 10m monolith as recommended in tree safety survey.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 4 Threipmuir Avenue Balerno EH14 7EY

  25/05544/CLE Submitted 20 Oct 2025 200 yards away

  69% historically approved · decision due ~19 Dec

  The rear window was removed with french doors being fitted in its place, no alterations were made to the window size, all brick work is in original place and a decking area was attest to the rear of the house, there is approximately 10cm step out of the house. The kitchen load bearing wall was removed between the dining room and kitchen a concrete reinforced lintel was installed with concrete reinforced pads either side.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 31 Marchbank Drive Marchbank Balerno EH14 7ER

  25/05323/FUL Submitted 7 Oct 2025 200 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~2 Dec

  New porch to front, single storey extension to the rear, widened vehicle access and driveway.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Harlaw Road Harlaw Balerno EH14 7BA

  26/00845/FUL Submitted 3 Mar 2026 300 yards away

  Demolition of existing conservatory and lean-to utility; erection of a ground-floor rear extension with a roof terrace and glazed balustrade.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 24 docs

• 7 Deanpark Bank Balerno Edinburgh EH14 7LG

  02/04261/FUL Submitted 25 Nov 2002 350 yards away

  Erect domestic garage

  Refused Full applications

• 8 Harlaw March Balerno EH14 7BJ

  26/03213/FUL Submitted 5 Aug 2026 400 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep

  Erecting a side extension with utility functions connected to the kitchen through the existing side door, slapping the wall between the kitchen and dining room, and opening up a patio door on the rear elevation to the private garden.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 6 docs

• 26/03775/CLESTL Awaiting decision

  406 Webster's Land Tollcross Edinburgh EH1 2RX

  Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming existing use as short term let accommodation is lawful.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03762/CLESTL Awaiting decision

  2F4 23 Forbes Road Bruntsfield Edinburgh EH10 4EG

  Application for the issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use as short-term let accommodation is lawful based on 10 years of continuous use

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03742/CLESTL Awaiting decision

  Flat 6 7 High Riggs Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9BW

  The property is a self-contained, second floor flat which is being used for residential purposes (sui generis) on a medium to long-term basis.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03738/CLESTL Awaiting decision

  Flat 2 7 High Riggs Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9BW

  The property is a self-contained, ground floor flat which is being used for residential purposes (sui generis) on a medium to long-term basis.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03689/CLESTL Awaiting decision

  1F1 3 West Norton Place Abbeyhill Edinburgh EH7 5AW

  Issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use as short term let accommodation is lawful.

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Lawful development