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Planning in Cockenzie and Port Seton

Approved
93%
14 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cockenzie and Port Seton in the last 24 months, from East Lothian Council's planning register.

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About Cockenzie and Port Seton

Cockenzie and Port Seton is a coastal town in East Lothian, Scotland, situated four miles east of Musselburgh along the Firth of Forth. Established as a burgh in 1591 by James VI of Scotland, it features the historic Port Seton harbour, constructed by the 11th Lord Seton between 1655 and 1665. This rich history may influence planning applications in the area, as developers navigate its coastal heritage and established infrastructure.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cockenzie and Port Seton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Cockenzie and Port Seton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Cockenzie and Port Seton. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cockenzie and Port Seton?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Cockenzie and Port Seton. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cockenzie and Port Seton?
The average planning decision time near Cockenzie and Port Seton is 41 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Cockenzie and Port Seton?
The planning approval rate near Cockenzie and Port Seton is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cockenzie and Port Seton?
The most common type of planning application near Cockenzie and Port Seton is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cockenzie and Port Seton?
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