Tree Works Harlaw Bank Balerno

1. 27 Aug 2026

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 28 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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.

• 52 Malleny Avenue Balerno EH14 7EL

  26/00036/CLP Submitted 6 Jan 2026 150 yards away

  New garden room / store.

  Granted Lawful development 6 docs

• 6 Harlaw Road Harlaw Balerno EH14 7BA

  26/00845/FUL Submitted 3 Mar 2026 250 yards away

  Demolition of existing conservatory and lean-to utility; erection of a ground-floor rear extension with a roof terrace and glazed balustrade.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 24 docs

• 8 Harlaw March Balerno EH14 7BJ

  26/03213/FUL Submitted 5 Aug 2026 250 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep

  Erecting a side extension with utility functions connected to the kitchen through the existing side door, slapping the wall between the kitchen and dining room, and opening up a patio door on the rear elevation to the private garden.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 6 docs

• 31 Marchbank Drive Marchbank Balerno EH14 7ER

  25/05323/FUL Submitted 7 Oct 2025 350 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~2 Dec

  New porch to front, single storey extension to the rear, widened vehicle access and driveway.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Threipmuir Avenue Balerno EH14 7EY

  25/05544/CLE Submitted 20 Oct 2025 350 yards away

  70% historically approved · decision due ~19 Dec

  The rear window was removed with french doors being fitted in its place, no alterations were made to the window size, all brick work is in original place and a decking area was attest to the rear of the house, there is approximately 10cm step out of the house. The kitchen load bearing wall was removed between the dining room and kitchen a concrete reinforced lintel was installed with concrete reinforced pads either side.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 7 Deanpark Bank Balerno Edinburgh EH14 7LG

  02/04261/FUL Submitted 25 Nov 2002 400 yards away

  Erect domestic garage

  Refused Full applications

• 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