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226 in the last 90 days65 in the last 3016 in the last 1487% approveddecisions typically take 58 days

Source: East Lothian Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 260 · received or decided in the last 90 days

7 Victoria Place Dunbar EH42 1HS
Replacement windows and door
ApprovedListed Building ConsentReceived 20 Oct 2026Decided 19 May 202626/01119/LBC
10 Custom House Square Dunbar East Lothian EH42 1HY
Alterations to house
PendingPlanning PermissionReceived 16 Oct 202626/01112/P
11 Castle Mains Cottages Dirleton East Lothian EH39 5ES
Alterations, extension to house, erection of shed and associated works
PendingPlanning PermissionReceived 15 Oct 202626/01105/P
173 And 173A High Street Prestonpans EH32 9AY
Alterations to 2 flats to form 1 house
PendingPlanning PermissionReceived 15 Oct 202626/01104/P
Hawarden Edinburgh Road Cockenzie East Lothian EH32 0HJ
Extension to house
PendingPlanning PermissionReceived 14 Oct 202626/01098/P

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House prices in East Lothian Council: average £282,500, -1.0% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has East Lothian Council received?

East Lothian Council received 1,212 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.

How long does East Lothian Council take to decide applications?

East Lothian Council takes an average of 58 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for East Lothian Council?

East Lothian Council approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in East Lothian Council?

Submit your representation to East Lothian Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the East Lothian Council planning portal.

Planning data sourced from East Lothian Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

Planning Applications by Town in East Lothian Council

73 towns and villages. Click any town for a planning search of applications nearby.

Aberlady Archerfield The Village Athelstaneford Ballencrieff Belhaven Blackdykes Bolton Broxburn Camptoun Carfrae Cockenzie and Port Seton Craigielaw

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Rear extensions Loft conversions Householder applications Tree works & TPO Listed building consent Change of use Annexes & granny flats Solar panels Barn conversions Basement extensions

About East Lothian Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the East Lothian Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

East Lothian Council, one of Scotland's 32 local government councils, oversees the East Lothian area. Following boundary changes in 2017, it comprises 22 councillors elected from six distinct wards, making it a key authority for those researching planning applications in the region. The council is currently led by Norman Hampshire (Labour), who has held the position since 16 November 2021. Laurence Rockey serves as Chief Executive since 22 April 2025. The council comprises 22, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 73 towns and villages, including Cockenzie and Port Seton, Dunbar, East Linton, Haddington, Musselburgh and North Berwick. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, East Lothian Council received 1,212 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (636), listed building and heritage (115), outline applications (99). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for East Lothian Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the East Lothian Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.