East Lothian Council Planning Applications

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.

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Planning Permission in East Lothian Council - Find the Right Professional

Find an Architect in East Lothian Council

Find RIBA-registered architects in the East Lothian Council area for planning permission applications, extensions and new builds.

Find a Building Contractor in East Lothian Council

Find vetted building contractors in the East Lothian Council area for planning-approved builds and permitted development works.

Common planning application types in East Lothian Council

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

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.

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.