5 Polwarth Terrace Polwarth Edinburgh EH11 1NF

1. 8 Jul 2026

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 September 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.

• 6A Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1NE

  19/05909/TCO Submitted 12 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Walnut - To remove tree as it dying and has had branches fail already.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• Flat 1 22 East Castle Road Edinburgh EH10 5AR

  21/04678/FUL Submitted 6 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Replace the garden rear fence and gate.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 2A Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1NE

  26/00002/TCO Submitted 5 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  T1 plum fell to ground level. T2 Willow Leaf Pear fell to ground level. T3 Elder pollard 30cm below previous reduction points. T4 Acer crown reduce all over removing 1-2m.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 18 Merchiston Avenue Edinburgh EH10 4NY

  26/02999/FUL Submitted 20 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~14 Sep

  Create new attic access including installation of 2 new conservation type roof lights.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer 8 docs

• 18 Merchiston Avenue Edinburgh EH10 4NY

  26/00108/FUL Submitted 12 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Alterations to front landscaping. Remove existing mono blocks, grass and slabbed path. Install new resin bound surface (as amended and part in retrospect)

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• 1 East Castle Road Edinburgh EH10 5AP

  26/0680/TCO Submitted 18 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Willow - Willow storm damage remove. 2x Rowan, 1x deadwood 1x remove.

  Awaiting decision Trees 6 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