Planning application
29A Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1NH
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 Willow - cut back to boundary by up to 5m removing thicker branches to main trunk , G1 various shrubs and trees (Cherry, Lilac, Elder and Goat Willow) bordering car park - cut back all growth to boundary by up to 2.5m.
As published by the council, reference 26/0298/TCO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/0298/TCO
- Type
- Treework Within a Conservation Area
- Status
- Awaiting Assessment
- Received
- 27 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 30 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Morningside
- Parish
- Merchiston
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EH11 1NH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Apr 2026
Received by City of Edinburgh
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30 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 25 June 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 38 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with City of Edinburgh for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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27 Polwarth Terrace Polwarth Edinburgh EH11 1NH
94% historically approved · decision due ~1 Dec
T1 Sycamore - remove tree to ground level and grind out stump and surface lateral roots, T2 Cherry - cut back towards boundary by 1.5-2.5m and crown reduce height by 1-2m., T3 Sycamore - fell to ground level and treat with Herbicide to prevent regrowth
Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs -
29B Polwarth Terrace And Properties To North And South Boundaries
T1 Lime cut back towards boundary removing 2-3m in branch length, reduce height by 4-5m. T2 Cypress cut back towards boundary removing 2-3m and clear away from overhead line leaving 0.5m clearance. G1 Spruce x3 crown lift by approx. 2m from ground level and clear away from overhead wire leaving 0.5m clearance. T3 Cypress sectional fell to ground level.
Decided Trees 4 docs -
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The proposed upgrade of an existing telecommunications base station comprising the removal of 4 no antennas, internal upgrade of existing equipment room together with ancillary development thereto.
Granted Telecoms 11 docs -
Polwarth Parish Church 38 Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1LU
Install telecommunications cabling.
Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 3 docs -
Polwarth Parish Church 38 Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1LU
89% historically approved · decision due ~29 Dec
Install telecommunications duct.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs -
Polwarth Parish Church 38 Polwarth Terrace Polwarth Edinburgh EH11 1LU
94% historically approved · decision due ~24 Dec
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