Draft Gilmerton Conservation Area Character Appraisal
Overview
This questionnaire is asking about Gilmerton Conservation Area and the draft Gilmerton Conservation Area Character Appraisal.
- What do you like about it?
- What should we improve?
- Do you think we should include anything else?
- What makes Gilmerton special to you?
This survey contains nine short questions about Gilmerton and the draft Gilmerton Conservation Area Character Appraisal.
It should take around 10 minutes to complete.
You don’t have to answer all of the questions or explain all your answers.
We recommend reading the draft appraisal below before completing the questionnaire.
Why your views matter
In 1977 Gilmerton was designated a Conservation Area which aims to protect its unique agricultural and mining heritage and qualities for the future. A character appraisal helps to define what makes Gilmerton special and highlight opportunities for enhancement.
The current appraisal was adopted in 2000; since then, Gilmerton has evolved and we need to update the character appraisal to reflect Gilmerton today. We are seeking your views on the draft revised appraisal.
Need a different language or format?
Please email the Interpretation and Translation Service at its@edinburgh.gov.uk quoting reference 26-0009.
You can also find out more (and fill in a paper version of the questionnaire) by coming along to our drop-in event from 15:30 to 19:30 on the 22 January 2026 in the Main Hall of Gilmerton Community Centre.
A printable PDF of all the consultation questions is available below.
Why your views matter
Your answers will help to inform the final version of the character appraisal which will help to shape Gilmerton’s future development.
Events
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Come along in person to share your views
From 22 Jan 2026 at 15:30 to 22 Jan 2026 at 19:30Location Gilmerton Community Centre (Main Hall), 4 Drum StreetYou can also find out more (and fill in a paper version of the questionnaire) by coming along to our drop-in event from 15:30 to 19:30 on the 22 January 2026 in the Main Hall of Gilmerton Community Centre.
Areas
- Natural neighbourhood area - Gilmerton
Audiences
- Architects/designers
- Built heritage groups
- Development management statutory consultees
- Development planning key agencies
- Education institutions
- External councils
- Housing associations
- Landowners
- Natural heritage/open space
- Planning consultants
Interests
- Area regeneration
- Building warrants
- Conservation
- Land and property
- Local plans and guidelines
- Permissions for development
- Planning applications
- Public space
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