New Build approval rate in City of Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh approved 83.3% of new build applications, based on 54 decisions analysed.
Last updated: April 2026
83.3%
new build approval rate
54
New Build decisions
45
Approved
9
Refused
89.5%
City of Edinburgh overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the City of Edinburgh average (89.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in City of Edinburgh
New Build
83.3%
City of Edinburgh all applications
89.5%
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Less than one set of revised drawings.
Other project types in City of Edinburgh
95.2%
88.3%
91.7%
94.3%
95.1%
93.7%
88.8%
93.3%
96.5%
84.0%
92.3%