Fisherrow, East Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fisherrow, East Lothian.
East Lothian · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Fisherrow are administered by East Lothian Council. View the full East Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Fisherrow
Fisherrow, located in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, is a historic harbour and former fishing village situated to the east of Portobello and Joppa, and adjacent to the west of the River Esk. Its coastal setting and rich maritime history make it a notable area for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: City of Edinburgh
- Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- LSOA: Jewel, Brunstane and Newcraighall - 06
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fisherrow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fisherrow.
- 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 Fisherrow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
93 planning applications found near Fisherrow.
- 26/00500/P - 34 Goose Green Avenue Musselburgh EH21 7SN
Extension to house
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 34 Goose Green Avenue Musselburgh EH21 7SN
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - 6 Mountjoy Terrace Musselburgh EH21 6JR
Demolition of part of wall and gates
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 6 Mountjoy Terrace Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 6JR
Alterations to house, carport, formation of vehicular access, hardstanding areas and associated works
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Esk Wastewater Pumping Station Mountjoy Terrace Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 6HY
Erection of fencing and gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Flats 1-16 Old Course Gate Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 7SE
Discharge of the Planning Obligation on planning permission 02/01266/FUL of Section 75 Planning Conditions
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - Musselburgh Race Course 3 Millhill Musselburgh EH21 7RG
Erection of portacabin and associated works (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-04-22
View full details - - Musselburgh Racecourse 3 Millhill Musselburgh EH21 7RG
Section 42 application to vary condition 1 of planning permission 18/01278/P to extend the time period of siting of marquee for a further 5 years
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - The Starters Hut 10 Balcarres Road Goose Green Musselburgh EH21 7SD
Erection of shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-05-01
View full details - - Musselburgh Racecourse Linkfield Road Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 7RG
Raising of ground level, formation of bund, tarmac access ramp, erection of fencing and associated works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-09-23
View full details - - Musselburgh Race Course 3 Millhill Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 7RG
Erection of marquee pavilion for a temporary period of 5 years (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-05-03
View full details - - 10 Balcarres Road Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 7SD
Replacement windows and door
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-04-27
View full details - - Musselburgh Racecourse Linkfield Road Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 7RG
Section 42 application to vary condition 1 of planning permission 12/00126/P to extend the time period of siting the pavilion and associated development for a further 3 years
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-03-15
View full details - - Swan Cottage 8 Goose Green Road Musselburgh EH21 7RY
Replacement windows, door, wall cladding and roof covering
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-01-07
View full details - - Linkfield Cottage 1 Millhill Musselburgh EH21 7RG
Installation of roof windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2021-12-03
View full details - - Linkfield Cottage 1 Millhill Musselburgh EH21 7RG
Installation of roof windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2021-12-03
View full details - - 10 Balcarres Road Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 7SD
Replacement windows and door
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2021-10-18
View full details - - 13 Goose Green Crescent Musselburgh EH21 7SJ
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2021-09-30
View full details - - 10 Balcarres Road Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 7SD
Replacement windows
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2021-06-29
View full details - - 34 Goose Green Avenue Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 7SN
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2020-08-14
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A brief summary of Fisherrow in East Lothian
Fisherrow, located in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, is a historic harbour and former fishing village situated to the east of Portobello and Joppa, and adjacent to the west of the River Esk. Its coastal setting and rich maritime history make it a notable area for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fisherrow a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fisherrow 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 Fisherrow
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Fisherrow. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Fisherrow.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Fisherrow were full planning applications (33), listed building and heritage (11), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 54 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 40 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 16 applications
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