New Build approval rate in City of Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh approved – of new build applications, based on 922 decisions analysed.
Last updated: September 2026
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new build approval rate
922
New Build decisions
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Approved
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Refused
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City of Edinburgh overall
New Build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the City of Edinburgh average (–).
How new build compares in City of Edinburgh
New Build
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City of Edinburgh all applications
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Planning a new build in City of Edinburgh?
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✓ PDF report for your architect
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Other project types in City of Edinburgh
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