Search Elphinstone planning applications
7 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Elphinstone · updated daily · East Lothian Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Land To The North Of Castlehill Main Street Elphinstone East LothianAwaiting decisionFormation of childrens play park and associated worksReceived 10 Dec 202525/01334/P
- Land To The North Of Castlehill Main Street Elphinstone East LothianSection 42 application to vary condition 4 of planning permission 23/01333/PM to allow a delivery schedule and phasing plans to be submitted without including the provision of the offsite path link to the eastPlanning PermissionReceived 10 Dec 202525/01397/PM
- Land To The North Of Castlehill Main Street Elphinstone East LothianAwaiting decisionErection of pumping station and associated worksReceived 3 Dec 202525/01333/P
- Land To The South Of Elphinstone Tower Elphinstone Tranent East Lothian EH33 2LZChange of use of agricultural land for the erection of cabins for holiday let, staff accommodation building, communal entertainment building, storage building and associated worksPlanning PermissionReceived 22 Sep 202525/01069/P
- 2 Tranent Road Elphinstone East Lothian EH33 2LSApprovedExtension to housePlanning PermissionReceived 28 Apr 2025Decided 20 May 202525/00420/P
Planning in Elphinstone
Only 4 decisions near Elphinstone in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Elphinstone in the last 24 months, from East Lothian Council's planning register.
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Around Elphinstone
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EH33 47 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: East Lothian Council
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About Elphinstone
Elphinstone is a quaint village located in East Lothian, Scotland, just southwest of Tranent. The area is notable for the ruins of Elphinstone Tower, which once served as the residence of the Elphinstone family, adding historical context for those researching planning applications in this region.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Elphinstone 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 (May 2026). This makes Elphinstone 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, Elphinstone 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 Elphinstone, 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, 8 planning applications were submitted near Elphinstone.
The most common types were full planning applications (4), amendments (2).