What types of planning applications are most common near Bolton?

The most common type of planning application near Bolton is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Bolton, East Lothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bolton, East Lothian.

East Lothian · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Bolton are administered by East Lothian Council. View the full East Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bolton

Bolton is a quaint hamlet in East Lothian, Scotland, renowned for its agricultural landscape. Located just 2 miles south of Haddington and 20 miles east of Edinburgh, this small parish spans 6 miles in length and 1.25 miles in width. Key features include the historic Parish Church, an 18th-century dovecote, and the former Bolton Primary School, which now functions as the village hall, making it a focal point for community activities and planning considerations.

District: East Lothian

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £202,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Lothian
Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East
LSOA: Haddington Rural - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bolton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bolton.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bolton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Bolton.

- 9 Bolton Steading Bolton Haddington East Lothian EH41 4HU
Installation of flue
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-16
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A brief summary of Bolton in East Lothian

Property prices in Bolton show an average sale price of £202,700, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bolton a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Bolton

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Bolton.

The most common application types near Bolton were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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