East Saltoun, East Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Saltoun, East Lothian.
East Lothian · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in East Saltoun are administered by East Lothian Council. View the full East Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East Saltoun
East Saltoun, located in East Lothian, Scotland, is a picturesque village situated approximately 5 miles south-west of Haddington and 20 miles east of Edinburgh. This charming community, alongside its neighbor West Saltoun, offers a unique rural setting that may influence planning considerations in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East
- LSOA: Humbie Gifford Garvald - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Saltoun.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Saltoun.
- 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 East Saltoun based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near East Saltoun.
- 26/00491/P - 27 West Crescent East Saltoun East Lothian EH34 5EF
Installation of air source heat pump
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 17 The Glebe East Saltoun Tranent EH34 5HG
Installation of Air Source Heat Pump
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 16 West Crescent East Saltoun Tranent EH34 5EF
Replacement doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - 31 West Crescent East Saltoun East Lothian EH34 5EF
Replacement door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-01-13
View full details - - 13 Burnet Crescent East Saltoun East Lothian EH34 5BZ
Change of use of landscaped area to domestic garden ground, erection of car port, widening of vehicle access and formation of hardstanding area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Cruachan East Saltoun Tranent EH34 5EB
Installation of solar panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 6 West Crescent East Saltoun Tranent EH34 5EF
Erection of garden outbuilding (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-08-22
View full details - - 9 West Crescent East Saltoun Tranent East Lothian EH34 5EF
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2021-03-29
View full details - - 25 And 27 West Crescent East Saltoun Tranent East Lothian EH34 5EF
Rendering of houses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2019-05-13
View full details - - 11 West Crescent East Saltoun Tranent East Lothian EH34 5EF
Erection of garden shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2010-05-07
View full details - - 13 West Crescent East Saltoun Tranent East Lothian EH34 5EF
Extension to house, erection of fencing and gate and formation of hardstanding area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2009-11-20
View full details - - 13 West Crescent East Saltoun Tranent East Lothian EH34 5EF
Demolition of fencing and gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2009-11-20
View full details - - 6 West Crescent East Saltoun East Lothian EH34 5EF
Erection of 3 outbuildings, trellis, formation of decking area with handrails (Retrospective) and heightening of fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2009-09-03
View full details - - 13 West Crescent East Saltoun East Lothian EH34 5EF
Demolition of fence
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2009-06-29
View full details - - 13 West Crescent East Saltoun East Lothian EH34 5EF
Extension to house, erection of fence, formation of hardstanding and decking areas
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2009-06-29
View full details - - 4 West Crescent East Saltoun Pencaitland East Lothian EH34 5EF
Extension to house to form conservatory and raising height of existing fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2008-10-06
View full details - - West Crescent East Saltoun Pencaitland East Lothian
Notice of intention to develop - change of use of open spaces to car parking
Status: Withdrawn | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2005-10-10
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A brief summary of East Saltoun in East Lothian
East Saltoun, located in East Lothian, Scotland, is a picturesque village situated approximately 5 miles south-west of Haddington and 20 miles east of Edinburgh. This charming community, alongside its neighbor West Saltoun, offers a unique rural setting that may influence planning considerations in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes East Saltoun a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Saltoun 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 East Saltoun
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near East Saltoun. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Saltoun may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near East Saltoun slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near East Saltoun were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- West Saltoun planning applications
- Gilchriston planning applications
- Pencaitland planning applications
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- Humbie planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.