39 Abercorn Terrace Edinburgh EH15 2DG

1. 14 Aug 2026

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 17 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 October 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.

• 43 Abercorn Terrace Edinburgh EH15 2DG

  21/05839/FUL Submitted 2 Nov 2021 50 yards away

  Extend existing dwelling house.

  Withdrawn Full applications 20 docs
  Domestic

• 1 St Mary's Place Edinburgh EH15 2QF

  21/06691/CON Submitted 21 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  Propose to lower the level of the chimney to the curved shoulder and recap.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 7 docs

• 31 Abercorn Terrace Edinburgh EH15 2DF

  21/06479/TCO Submitted 9 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  Rowan - 20% crown deduction. Holly - 20% crown reduction and crown thin.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 9 St Mary's Place Portobello East Edinburgh EH15 2QF

  26/0155/TCO Submitted 6 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~1 May

  Hemlock - Section dismantle of Hemlock.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 20 Argyle Crescent Edinburgh EH15 2QG

  23/03424/TCO Submitted 1 Aug 2023 50 yards away

  Sweet Chestnut overhanging St Mary's Place - crown lift to 5m all way round, remove major deadwood & reduce from neighbouring property to ensure at least 3m clearance. Holly on corner of Argyle Crescent & St Mary's Place - trim by a maximun of 0.5m, keeping its domed shape.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 25E Abercorn Terrace Edinburgh EH15 2DF

  26/02569/WINPA Submitted 17 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~12 Aug

  Existing white timber sash and case windows to be replaced with upvc sash and case windows in white finish.

  Awaiting decision Prior approval Windows or glazing 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