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Planning in Haddington

Approved
76%
22 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Haddington

Haddington, the Royal Burgh of East Lothian, serves as the region's principal administrative, cultural, and geographical hub, located approximately 17 miles east of Edinburgh. With roots tracing back to the sixth or seventh century, the town was established within the Kingdom of Bernicia and gained Burgh status in the 12th century under King David I, fostering its development as a significant market town. This rich historical backdrop makes Haddington an important area for planning applications, reflecting its ongoing growth and community significance. The town has a population of approximately 9,130 (2016 estimate). It sits within the East Lothian district.

Property prices in Haddington show an average sale price of £295,000, based on 1 recent transaction recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Haddington 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.haddingtoncc.org.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Haddington, 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, 77 planning applications were submitted near Haddington. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (29), outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Haddington?
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Haddington. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Haddington?
The average planning decision time near Haddington is 46 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Haddington?
The planning approval rate near Haddington is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Haddington?
The most common type of planning application near Haddington is full planning applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Haddington?
You can search and track planning applications near Haddington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.