Flat 1 17 Gillsland Road Edinburgh EH10 5DA

1. 30 Apr 2026

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 1 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 26 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 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 tree works applications in a median of 14 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 37 Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1NL

  26/02308/FUL Submitted 29 May 2026 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~24 Jul

  Proposed new front elevation dormer /hidden balcony to existing roof and chimney removal.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer 9 docs

• 37 Polwarth Terrace Polwarth Edinburgh EH11 1NL

  26/03602/FULSTL Submitted 7 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Change of use of coachhouse to short term holiday let accommodation including proposed alterations and extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 8 docs

• 5 Gillsland Road Merchiston Edinburgh EH10 5BW

  26/0654/TCO Submitted 11 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Sycamore Tree 1 - Lift crown by 2m and clear branching blocking zip line, Horse Chestnut - Lift crown by 2m and clear branching blocking zip line, Sycamore Tree 2 - Lift Crown by 2m all round, Maple Tree - Lift Crown by 2m all round, Eucalyptus Tree - Lift crown by 2m and remove branches overhanging garage roof

  Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs

• Flat 7 4 Gillsland Road Merchiston Edinburgh EH10 5BW

  26/02944/FUL Submitted 15 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  Changing the business area to a flatted dwelling, on the ground floor.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 6 docs
  Domestic

• 42 Polwarth Terrace Polwarth Edinburgh EH11 1NJ

  26/0843/TCO Submitted 29 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov

  T1 Cupressus - Reduction and Crown Lift, T2 Lime - reduction , T3 Cotoneaster - Reduction

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• 2A, 2D & 6 Gillsland Road And 4, 4A & 4B Ettrick Road Edinburgh

  23/03326/TCO Submitted 27 Jul 2023 100 yards away

  Sycamore, Lime, Birch, Horse Chestnut, Lime, Holly, Plum & Leylandi in 4A,4 & 4B Ettrick Rd - crown lift to 5m over rear boundary of Gillsland Grove, 4 Gillsland Road. Yew, Sycamore, Lime, and Laburnum in 6 Gillsland Road - Crown lift to 5m over Gillsland Grove, 4 Gillsland Road. Horse Chestnut, Laburnums, Lime & Beech in 2A Gillsland Road & Lime, in Ettrick Road property - crown lift to 5m over Gillsland Grove, 4 Gillsland Road.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 26/0874/TCO Awaiting decision

  5 Belford Terrace New Town Edinburgh EH4 3DQ

  Birch, located at southeast corner of the back garden. height 9m, spread 8m, dbh 230mm. reduce height by upto 2.5m to just above phone lines. reduce spread northeast by upto 2.5m.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/0873/TCO Awaiting decision

  14 Corrennie Gardens Morningside Edinburgh EH10 6DG

  Cotoneaster height 5m, spread 6m, dbh 3 stems 100 mm, 130mm and 190mm. the tree is in poor condition and shows little sign of recovery. remove the tree to ground level.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/0872/TCO Awaiting decision

  23A Dick Place Grange Edinburgh EH9 2JH

  T1 Hornbeam remove T1 to ground level.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/0871/TCO Awaiting decision

  Land 30 Metres South Of 1 Bell's Mills New Town Edinburgh

  Young codominant stemmed oak tree by the river. remove. weak included union has failed & one of the stems is lying in the river.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/0870/TPO Awaiting decision

  2 Comiston Farm Close Edinburgh EH10 6BF

  Ash tree (tag 256) in the woodland behind 2 comiston farm close. Dieback of the upper crown remove large diameter deadwood over the garden of 2 comiston farm close.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees