Cockenzie and Port Seton, East Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cockenzie and Port Seton, East Lothian.
East Lothian · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Cockenzie and Port Seton are administered by East Lothian Council. View the full East Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East
- LSOA: Prestonpans West - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cockenzie and Port Seton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cockenzie and Port Seton.
- 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 Cockenzie and Port Seton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Cockenzie and Port Seton.
- - 12 Elcho Place Port Seton East Lothian EH32 0DL
Alterations to house, outbuilding, formation of dormer, hardstanding area, erection of garage, gates, installation of ground source heating system and ASHP (Part Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Co-op 41 Links Road Port Seton Prestonpans EH32 0DZ
Installation of bird proof netting
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Wemyss House 28 Links Road Port Seton East Lothian EH32 0DU
Certificate of lawfulness for an existing development - We have operated as an HMO out of this property for 7 persons since 2004. Following the last HMO certificate (2023) there was a request for plan
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 50 High Street Cockenzie East Lothian EH32 0DG
Replacement door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 86 High Street Cockenzie Prestonpans EH32 0DG
Change of use of flat to short term holiday let
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 19A Links Road Port Seton East Lothian EH32 0DU
Installation of roller shutter (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Land South-West Inglis Farm Cockenzie East Lothian EH32 0JT
Application for Battery Energy Storage System and Associated Infrastructure. Amendment to application ECU Reference: ECU00004926, to sub divide the Site with Parcel B being formed, comprising 102 MW o
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - 19 Laburnum Avenue Port Seton Prestonpans EH32 0UD
Certificate of lawfulness for extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 98 High Street Cockenzie East Lothian EH32 0DG
Change of use of flat from residential to mixed use of residential and short term let
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - Glenearn Cottage Edinburgh Road Cockenzie East Lothian EH32 0HQ
Replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - 1B New Street Cockenzie Prestonpans EH32 0HN
Alterations to house (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - 3A Manse Lane Cockenzie Prestonpans EH32 0DJ
Installation of CCTV cameras and razor wire (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 22 Gosford Road Cockenzie East Lothian EH32 0HF
Replacement door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - 25 Rowanhill Park Port Seton Prestonpans EH32 0ST
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Cockenzie and Port Seton in East Lothian
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cockenzie and Port Seton a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Cockenzie and Port Seton
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Cockenzie and Port Seton. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cockenzie and Port Seton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cockenzie and Port Seton were full planning applications (13), outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 68% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.