Basement approval rate in City of Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh approved – of basement applications, based on 1,590 decisions analysed.
Last updated: September 2026
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basement approval rate
1,590
Basement decisions
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Approved
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Refused
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City of Edinburgh overall
Basement applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the City of Edinburgh average (–).
How basement compares in City of Edinburgh
Basement
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City of Edinburgh all applications
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Planning a basement in City of Edinburgh?
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