Development Proposals
Cramond, Barnton and Cammo Community Council monitors planning applications within,
and affecting, our local area and, where appropriate, makes submissions to the City of
Edinburgh Council, as local planning authority, on the community’s views of the merits, or
otherwise, of planning applications. Decisions on planning applications may then be
approved or refused by planning officers under delegated powers, or by the City Council’s
Development Management Sub-Committee.
Planning consent will often be subject to conditions to safeguard local amenity, etc., and, in
the case of major developments, developers may be required to make a contribution towards
costs of infrastructure required to service the development (e.g. roads improvements).
The City Council publishes weekly lists of new planning applications. These lists and details
of individual planning applications can be viewed on the City Council’s Planning website.
Responding to Planning Proposals
CBCCC discusses planning matters at its monthly meetings and may organise, or publicise,
presentations or exhibitions on major development proposals, local plan reviews, etc..
CBCCC’s representatives may meet developers and other interested parties to seek
information and resolution of planning issues.
CBCCC does not usually get involved in minor applications of interest to immediate
neighbours, but prioritises its involvement in planning issues in favour of developments
affecting the wider community, amenity and heritage of Cramond, Barnton and Cammo. For
example, proposals with significant effects on –
the Green Belt, Cramond Conservation Area, or buildings/sites of cultural or natural
heritage value
traffic flows, safety and parking
flood risks, or drainage infrastructure
educational, medical or retail services
the local economy (e.g. employment opportunities).
Planning matters being considered by CBCCC are reported in its monthly Secretary’s
Report (available on CBCCC’s website).
Strategic, Local, Community and Other Plans
CBCCC represents the community and makes submissions during the preparation and
consultation stages of the Scottish Government’s National Panning Framework, City of
Edinburgh’s Local Development Plan and other relevant planning and policy statements
(e.g. transport plans, housing plans).
Planning Contacts
Members of the community wishing to discuss planning matters can contact –
City of Edinburgh Council Planning Department
CBCCC’s Planning Representative.