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Planning in Garvald

Only 4 decisions near Garvald in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Garvald in the last 24 months, from East Lothian Council's planning register.

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About Garvald

Garvald is a picturesque village located southeast of Haddington in East Lothian, Scotland, nestled along the Papana Water and adjacent to the B6370 road. The area, primarily an agricultural parish, also features a rich history of red freestone mining, which gained national recognition. Garvald shares its boundaries with the parishes of Whittingehame to the east, Morham to the north, Yester to the west, and Lauder to the south, making it a unique spot for potential planning applications. It sits within the East Lothian district.

Garvald sits at an elevation of 140 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Garvald 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 Garvald 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, Garvald 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.garvald.org.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Garvald, 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, 7 planning applications were submitted near Garvald.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Garvald?
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Garvald.
What types of planning applications are most common near Garvald?
The most common type of planning application near Garvald is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Garvald?
You can search and track planning applications near Garvald on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.