40 Silverknowes Court Silverknowes Edinburgh EH4 5NP

1. 25 Feb 2026

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 26 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 April 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 43 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 49 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.

• 28 Silverknowes Grove Silverknowes Edinburgh EH4 5LZ

  26/00657/FUL Submitted 23 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~20 Apr

  Single storey extension to side of existing dwelling with internal alterations incorporating existing adjoining garage.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 58 Silverknowes Gardens Edinburgh EH4 5NF

  26/01758/FUL Submitted 24 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~19 Jun

  Single storey rear extension with new decking and alter rear window to form patio doors.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 Silverknowes Eastway Silverknowes Edinburgh EH4 5NQ

  26/00089/FUL Submitted 9 Jan 2026 150 yards away

  Proposed removal of garage to form new single storey extension to house.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 13 Silverknowes Grove Edinburgh EH4 5LZ

  26/03111/FUL Submitted 28 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep

  Alterations to garage. Removal of kitchen and toilet windows, rear door and replace with a large patio door. Replace dining area patio door with window. Rear of house finished in feature brickwork with the rest of the house finished in smooth white render. The rear single storey flat roofs are to be replaced and made to the same height with new roof lights.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer Roofing +1 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 71 Silverknowes Gardens Edinburgh EH4 5ND

  23/01141/FUL Submitted 16 Mar 2023 200 yards away

  Alterations and extension (as amended)

  Granted Full applications Extension 20 docs

• 71 Silverknowes Gardens Edinburgh EH4 5ND

  25/04313/CLP Submitted 21 Aug 2025 200 yards away

  70% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  I am seeking a certificate of lawfulness for the installation of a single stand alone pre fabricated decorative garden privacy screen. The screen will be secured either in ground or above ground (dependent on the chosen surface of the driveway) . It will be 1.9m high and 1.0m wide. It will be positioned between the driveways of No. 71 and No. 73 and will provide privacy when entering or leaving the side access to the rear garden well as being a decorative feature.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 7 docs

• 26/04026/CLESTL Awaiting decision

  GF 5 Grosvenor Gardens New Town Edinburgh EH12 5JU

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

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/04020/CLESTL Awaiting decision

  1F1 8 Jeffrey Street Old Town Edinburgh EH1 1DT

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

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03970/CLESTL Awaiting decision

  16 Leven Terrace Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9LW

  Application for the issue of a certificate of lawfulness confirming its existing use as short-term. let accommodation is lawful.

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03954/CLP Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 4 The Cedars Colinton Edinburgh EH13 0PL

  Removal of window and replacing it with single-leaf hardwood door with double glazed upper panel and raised square lower panel. Colour to match existing.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03914/CLP Awaiting decision

  32 Buckstone Dell Buckstone Edinburgh EH10 6PG

  Proposed garden office.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Lawful development