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East Lothian planning applications
3,860 applications. 97% approved. 56 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,860 planning applications from East Lothian. 1,067 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 97% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
East Lothian: 1,073 applications received in the last year, 1,067 decisions published.
East Lothian takes a median of 56 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/00007/SCR Awaiting decision
Land To The East Of, Spott Road, Dunbar
Installation of Drainage Infrastructure - pumping stations, pipework, road/access and basin
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26/01152/P Awaiting decision
Engine Cottage Abbotsford Road North Berwick EH39 5DA
Erection of sauna building
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26/01138/P Awaiting decision
Old Auction Mart Haddington Road East Linton EH40 3DN
Erection of unit for use as hot food takeaway and associated works (Part Retrospective)
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26/01136/P Awaiting decision
2 Abbots Close North Berwick East Lothian EH39 5HN
Alterations to house
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26/01131/P Awaiting decision
Land At Former Levenhall Nursery Moir Place Musselburgh East Lothian
Erection of 4 houses and associated works
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26/01125/P Awaiting decision
Belton Hill Road Gullane EH31 2BE
Extension to house
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26/01118/P Awaiting decision
7 Victoria Place Dunbar EH42 1HS
Replacement windows and door
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26/01119/LBC Awaiting decision
7 Victoria Place Dunbar EH42 1HS
Replacement windows and door
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26/01107/P Awaiting decision
66 High Street North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4HF
Repainting of building (Retrospective)
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26/01110/P Awaiting decision
Dinghy Park By The Harbour Victoria Road North Berwick East Lothian
Erection of storage shed (class 6) for a temporary period of 5 years
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26/01109/LBC Awaiting decision
66 High Street North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4HF
Repainting of building (Retrospective)
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26/01108/LBC Awaiting decision
10 Whitekirk Cottage Whitekirk East Lothian EH42 1XS
Alterations to building
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26/01112/P Awaiting decision
10 Custom House Square Dunbar East Lothian EH42 1HY
Alterations to house
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26/01102/LBC Awaiting decision
Newhailes Stables Newhailes Road Newhailes Musselburgh EH21 6RY
Alterations to building
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26/01105/P Awaiting decision
11 Castle Mains Cottages Dirleton East Lothian EH39 5ES
Alterations, extension to house, erection of shed and associated works
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26/01104/P Awaiting decision
173 And 173A High Street Prestonpans EH32 9AY
Alterations to 2 flats to form 1 house
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26/01101/P Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent To 12, 14, 16, 16A Fidra Road North Berwick East Lothian
Erection of 2 houses and associated works
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26/01098/P Awaiting decision
Hawarden Edinburgh Road Cockenzie East Lothian EH32 0HJ
Extension to house
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26/01094/P Awaiting decision
Macmerry Business Park Macmerry East Lothian EH33 1RW
Erection of 7 industrial units (Class 4,5 and 6) and associated works
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26/01092/P Awaiting decision
42 Hopetoun Terrace Gullane EH31 2DE
Replacement doors
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26/01083/P Awaiting decision
The Royal Mackintosh Hotel Station Road Dunbar EH42 1JY
Repainting of pillars and installation of lighting (Part retrospective)
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26/01084/P Awaiting decision
6 Wemyss Road Longniddry EH32 0LL
Extensions to house and formation of dormer
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26/01086/P Awaiting decision
26 Melbourne Place North Berwick EH39 4JS
Change of use of flat to short term holiday let
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26/01089/P Awaiting decision
5 York Road North Berwick EH39 4LX
Section 42 application to vary condition 4 of planning permission 24/01171/P to omit privacy screen from proposals
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26/01090/P Awaiting decision
1 Market Loan Tranent East Lothian EH33 1GD
Change of use of detached garage to aesthetics treatment room (class 1A)
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26/01093/P Awaiting decision
Burnside Cottage Main Street Innerwick EH42 1SE
Installation of solar panels
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26/01091/LBC Awaiting decision
42 Hopetoun Terrace Gullane EH31 2DE
Replacement doors
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26/01085/PP Awaiting decision
Land East Of Drummore House Wallyford Toll Wallyford East Lothian
Planning permission in principle for the erection of a care home, 10 associated extra care apartments (Class 8), car parking, landscaping, and associated works
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26/01081/NAF Awaiting decision
Agricultural Land At Balgone Barns Balgone Estate North Berwick East Lothian
Prior notification of - Erection of agricultural building
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26/01080/P Awaiting decision
The Baptist Church Hall 1 Victoria Road North Berwick EH39 4JL
Alterations to building
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26/01072/PNW Awaiting decision
12 Park Road Gifford East Lothian EH41 4QS
Replacement window
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26/00010/OBL Awaiting decision
Land At Windygoul South Tranent
Modification of Planning Obligations associated with residential development and associated works on planning permission in principle 18/00937/PPM and Residential development for 41 houses and associated works on planning permission 19/00388/P - Clause 3 and 5
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26/01076/P Awaiting decision
60 Vinefields Pencaitland East Lothian EH34 5HD
Replacement of extension roof
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26/01064/P Awaiting decision
6 Roodwell Cottages Pressmennan Road Stenton EH42 1TE
Alterations to house, formation of dormer
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26/01065/P Awaiting decision
40D Links Road Port Seton Prestonpans East Lothian EH32 0DZ
Change of use of flat to short term holiday let
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26/01066/LBC Awaiting decision
1 The Old Gymnasium Carberry Tower Whitecraig Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 8PY
Alterations, extension to building, repositioning of boiler and formation of hardstanding area
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26/01061/P Awaiting decision
The Roundel Cottage Whim Road Gullane EH31 2BD
Alterations, extension to house, erection of walls, formation of steps and hardstanding areas
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26/01059/P Awaiting decision
Land At Haddington Sewage Works Haddington East Lothian EH41 3TE
Installation of underground cabling
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26/01058/NAF Awaiting decision
Land At Whitekirk Mains East Lothian EH42 1XS
Prior notification of - Erection of agricultural building
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26/01057/ADV Awaiting decision
114 High Street North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4HE
Display of advertisements
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26/01055/P Awaiting decision
114 High Street North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4HE
Alterations to building
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26/01056/P Awaiting decision
21 Fentoun Gait East Gullane East Lothian EH31 2ES
Extension to house
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26/01052/P Awaiting decision
Greenknowe Goatfield Haddington East Lothian EH41 3PL
Replacement door and windows
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26/01049/P Awaiting decision
1 The Old Gymnasium Carberry Tower Whitecraig Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 8PY
Extension to house, reposition of boiler and formation of hardstanding area
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26/01032/P Awaiting decision
12B West Bay Road North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4AW
Formation of driveway and hardstanding area
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26/01031/P Awaiting decision
21 Kings Cairn Archerfield Dirleton North Berwick East Lothian EH39 5EX
Erection of 1 house and associated works
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26/01036/P Awaiting decision
Quarryford House Yester Gifford Haddington East Lothian EH41 4PL
Section 42 application to vary condition 1 of planning permission 23/00878/P - to extend the time period for a further 3 years
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26/01030/P Awaiting decision
41 South Grange Avenue Prestonpans East Lothian EH32 9LX
Erection of garden room
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26/01026/P Awaiting decision
Flat 2, 89 High Street North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4HD
Replacement roof window
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26/01021/LBC Awaiting decision
Garvald Village Hall Garvald Gifford East Lothian EH41 4LN
Replacement windows
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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26/00914/P Withdrawn
31 Williamstone Court North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4RQ
Formation of access ramp
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26/00897/PNW Decided
10 North Lorimer Place Edinburgh Road Cockenzie East Lothian EH32 0JB
Replacement windows
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26/00788/P Granted
1 Lodge Street Haddington EH41 3DX
Repainting of house
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26/00789/LBC Granted
1 Lodge Street Haddington EH41 3DX
Repainting of building
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26/00817/P Granted
Saltoun East Mains Farm East Saltoun East Lothian EH41 4HR
Change of use of agricultural building/land to form domestic garden ground, extensions to house and associated works (part retrospective)
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26/00818/LBC Granted
Saltoun East Mains Farm East Saltoun East Lothian EH41 4HR
Alterations, extensions to buildings and erection of gates (Part Retrospective)
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26/00568/P Granted
The Stables 2 Brandsmill Broxburn Dunbar EH42 1RU
Erection of garden room
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26/00592/P Granted
Tranent Mains Farm Tranent Mains Road Tranent EH33 1DU
Change of use of woodland to domestic garden ground and erection of garage/store
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26/00621/P Withdrawn
The Stables 29 Main Street Ormiston EH35 5HT
Alterations, extension to house, formation of hardstanding area
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26/00623/LBC Withdrawn
The Stables 29 Main Street Ormiston EH35 5HT
Alterations, extension to building, formation of hardstanding area
The full record
Decisions between 2019 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 3,533 decisions from East Lothian between 2019 and 2026, part of 3,860 applications on record. Over that period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 3,102 granted against 138 refused. The busiest single year was 2024, with 938 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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19/01029/CLD Granted
Clova 16 Main Street Longniddry East Lothian EH32 0NF
Certificate of lawfulness for extension to house
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19/01028/CLD Granted
11 Brodie Road Dunbar East Lothian EH42 1FJ
Certificate of lawfulness for the erection of conservatory
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19/00003/PAN Decided
Whittingehame Drive Haddington East Lothian
Formation of Transportation Hub, including car park, bus interchange, car/cycle electric charging points and associated landscaping
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19/01014/P Granted
16 Douglas Marches North Berwick East Lothian EH39 5LZ
Extension to house
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19/01047/P Withdrawn
50 Eskview Avenue Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 6NR
Formation of dormers
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19/01026/P Granted
19 Muirpark Road Tranent East Lothian EH33 2AT
Extension to house
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19/01055/P Granted
Cromwell House Oldhamstocks Innerwick Cockburnspath East Lothian TD13 5XN
Alteration to house (Retrospective)
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19/01024/P Granted
Station House Dirleton North Berwick East Lothian EH39 5LR
Extension to house
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19/01138/ADV Granted
Land East Of Ormiston Road Tranent East Lothian
Display of advertisements
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19/01065/P Granted
24B Bolton Steading Bolton Haddington East Lothian EH41 4HU
Installation of flue
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 543 51%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 316 30%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 208 19%
Planning agents in East Lothian
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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CR Smith Glaziers (Dunfermline) Ltd 96% granted overall 5
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WHP Telecoms Ltd 67% granted overall 1
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Causeway Telecoms Planning 76% granted overall 1
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William P Whiland & Son Limited 100% granted overall 1
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Urban Design Limited 91% granted overall 1
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4 CAD Services 100% granted overall 1
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in East Lothian
- Dunbar 688
- Fa'side 315
- Haddington And Lammermuir 830
- Musselburgh 401
- North Berwick Coastal 1,041
- Preston Seton And Gosford 361
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Common questions
How many planning applications does East Lothian decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, East Lothian decided 1067 planning applications. 97% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in East Lothian?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 56 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many East Lothian decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1067 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 51% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 81% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has East Lothian decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 3533 decisions from East Lothian between 2019 and 2026, out of 3,860 applications on record. Across that whole period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in East Lothian?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 140 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on East Lothian's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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East Lothian: 3,860 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,067 decided, 97% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 1,073 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2019 and 2026: 3,533 in total, 96% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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