Haddington, East Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Haddington, East Lothian.
East Lothian · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Haddington are administered by East Lothian Council. View the full East Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 9,130 (2016)
District: East Lothian
Website: http://www.haddingtoncc.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £295,000 (based on 1 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East
- LSOA: Haddington South - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Haddington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Haddington.
- 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 Haddington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
38 planning applications found near Haddington.
- 26/00603/CLU - 9 Hilton Court Court Street Haddington East Lothian EH41 3AF
Certificate of lawfulness for an existing use - Use of building as an office (class 4)
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-07-09 - 26/00676/LBC - Pure Malt Products Whittingehame Drive Haddington EH41 4BD
Erection of wall with railings, gate and formation of hardstanding area
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-06-26 - - Land To The West Of Mill Wynd Mill Wynd Haddington East Lothian
Erection of 1 house with integral garage and associated works
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/00563/ADV - 90 High Street Haddington EH41 3ET
Display of advertisement
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/00562/P - 90 High Street Haddington EH41 3ET
Alterations to building and installation of ATM machine
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/00564/LBC - 90 High Street Haddington EH41 3ET
Alterations to building, installation of ATM machine and erection of signage
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-06-11 - 26/00472/LBC - St Helens Paterson Place Haddington EH41 3DU
Alterations to building
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/00496/P - 47-49 Court Street Haddington EH41 3AE
Alterations, extension to house, formation of hard standing area and erection of wall
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 47-49 Court Street Haddington EH41 3AE
Alterations, extension to house, formation of hard standing area and erection of wall
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - 26/00488/LBC - 18-20 Market Street Haddington EH41 3JL
Installation of broadband box
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-11 - 26/00431/P - 48 The Maltings Haddington East Lothian EH41 4EF
Replacement doors
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-28 - - 48 The Maltings Haddington East Lothian EH41 4EF
Replacement doors
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Lower Villa Primrose Bank Paterson Place Haddington EH41 3DU
Alterations to flat and formation of steps
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 44 Court Street Haddington East Lothian EH41 3NP
Removal of ATM and signage, part rebuilding of wall
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - (Former) Waterloo Bistro Tyne House Poldrate Haddington EH41 4DA
Alterations, change of use of former restaurant (Class 3) to artists studios with associated exhibition space and take-away coffee facility
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 2 Ivory Court Langriggs Haddington EH41 4BY
Alterations to house (Part Retrospective)
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 37 Court Street Haddington East Lothian EH41 3AE
Change of use of veterinary practice to form 1 house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 1 Ivory Court Langriggs Haddington EH41 4BY
Demolition of gates
Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 45 High Street Haddington EH41 3EE
Display of advertisements
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 26 The Maltings Haddington EH41 4EF
Alterations to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-18
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A brief summary of Haddington in East Lothian
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 transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Haddington a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Haddington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.haddingtoncc.org.uk/. 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 Haddington
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Haddington. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Haddington.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Haddington were full planning applications (30), listed building and heritage (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 29 applications
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