Search Dirleton planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Dirleton · updated daily · East Lothian Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 11 Castle Mains Cottages Dirleton East Lothian EH39 5ESAlterations, extension to house, erection of shed and associated worksPlanning PermissionReceived 15 Oct 202626/01105/P
- Deeside Cottage Main Road Dirleton North Berwick East Lothian EH39 5EAAwaiting decisionReplacement windowReceived 28 Sep 202626/00990/PNW
- 1 Fidra Avenue Dirleton North Berwick East Lothian EH39 5DYAwaiting decisionReplacement doorsReceived 28 Sep 202626/00954/LBC
- 1 Fidra Avenue Dirleton North Berwick East Lothian EH39 5DYAwaiting decisionReplacement doorsReceived 28 Sep 202626/00953/P
- 3 Maxwell Road Dirleton East Lothian EH39 5EYAwaiting decisionAlterations to houseReceived 31 Aug 202626/00872/P
Planning in Dirleton
Only 4 decisions near Dirleton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Dirleton in the last 24 months, from East Lothian Council's planning register.
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Around Dirleton
Postcode districts
EH39 182 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: East Lothian Council
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About Dirleton
Dirleton is a picturesque village and civil parish in East Lothian, Scotland, situated about 20 miles east of Edinburgh along the A198. Encompassing 7,500 acres, it is nestled between North Berwick to the east and Gullane to the west, with nearby attractions including the Yellowcraigs nature reserve and the Firth of Forth. Historically, Dirleton's growth led to its merger with the decaying Gullane parish in 1612, highlighting its significance in the region. This blend of natural beauty and historical context may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Dirleton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Dirleton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dirleton 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 Dirleton, 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, 17 planning applications were submitted near Dirleton.
The most common types were listed building and heritage (6), full planning applications (5), outline applications (1).