Building permits in Edinburgh
Mapenzo tracks 2,277 building permits and applications in Edinburgh, with 357 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 13, 2026. The most active trade is windows and doors. Data updates daily.
Latest permits
| Date | Trade | Street | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Other | St Catherine's Place Sciennes Edinburgh | In review |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Other | Greenhill Terrace Bruntsfield Edinburgh | In review |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Additions | Cherry Tree Avenue Balerno | In review |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Windows and doors | Flat Brewery Close South Queensferry | In review |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Additions | Nantwich Drive Edinburgh | In review |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Lauder Road Grange Edinburgh | In review |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Tree Works Belford Place Edinburgh | In review |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Findhorn Place Grange Edinburgh | In review |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | Darnaway Street New Town Edinburgh | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Electrical | Cluny Drive Morningside Edinburgh | Issued |
Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.
Permits by trade
| Other | 1,217 | |
| Windows and doors | 408 | |
| Additions | 395 | |
| Roofing | 187 | |
| Signs | 114 | |
| Interior work | 109 | |
| Garages | 108 | |
| Demolition | 48 | |
| HVAC | 39 | |
| Facades | 38 | |
| Solar | 33 | |
| Fences | 32 | |
| Electrical | 17 | |
| Plumbing | 5 | |
| Pools | 4 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Last 12 months
Nearby
- Midlothian242 permits
- West Lothian358 permits
- East Lothian435 permits
- Fife1,242 permits
- Falkirk234 permits
- Clackmannanshire101 permits
- Scottish Borders529 permits
- North Lanarkshire447 permits
- Stirling294 permits
- South Lanarkshire488 permits
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Edinburgh?
Mapenzo has 2,277 records in Edinburgh: 75 issued or under construction and 2,152 in review. 357 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Edinburgh?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Edinburgh in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.