Howden Farm East Saltoun East Lothian EH41 4JS

1. 13 Jul 2026

   Received by East Lothian

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 11 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Awaiting decision

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Howden Farm Gifford EH41 1JS

  26/00570/SCO Submitted 2 Jun 2026 0.3 miles away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jul

  60,000 capacity free range hen shed to be located in Howden Farm. Access is from the B6355

  Status unknown Outline 25 docs
  Small domestic

• Howden Farm Gifford Haddington EH41 4JS

  26/00003/SCR Submitted 24 Apr 2026 0.3 miles away

  The proposed solar array is proposed within an agricultural field at Howden farm approximately 5km south from Haddington. The site is accessed via the b6355, utilizing the purpose-built junction for the Scott eggs hen sheds and turbine maintenance. Within the farm, existing informal field accesses will facilitate entry to the proposed solar array site. The development is surrounded by existing agricultural infrastructure including large hen sheds and a wind turbine. See appendix 2.1 and 2.2 for further geographical reference.

  Decided Outline 11 docs

• Linfield Howden Farm Yester Gifford East Lothian EH41 4JS

  21/00809/P Submitted 23 Jun 2021 0.3 miles away

  Erection of garage and associated works

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 26/00373/P Granted

  20 Dirleton Avenue North Berwick EH39 4BQ

  Alterations to building and installation of air source heat pumps

  Received 13 Apr, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/00403/P Refused

  6 Camptoun Steading North Berwick EH39 5BS

  Alterations to house, formation of dormers

  Received 20 Apr, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00697/P Granted

  7A Marine Parade North Berwick EH39 4LD

  Alterations, extension to house, formation of 1st floor balcony with balustrading, widening of vehicular access and formation of hardstanding area

  Received 25 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00783/P Granted

  1A, 1B And 1D The Shore Colvin Street Dunbar East Lothian EH42 1HE

  Alterations to building

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00964/P Awaiting decision

  25 Vinefields Pencaitland Tranent EH34 5HD

  Replacement windows and doors

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications