Inveresk, East Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Inveresk, East Lothian.
East Lothian · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Inveresk are administered by East Lothian Council. View the full East Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Inveresk
Inveresk is a picturesque village in East Lothian, Scotland, located just 1 km south of Musselburgh and designated as a conservation area since 1969. Perched on elevated ground along the north bank of a bend in the River Esk, this historic site was once home to the Inveresk Roman Fort, established in the 2nd century AD. Its rich history and scenic landscape make it a notable area for planning applications and development considerations.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East
- LSOA: Musselburgh East - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Inveresk.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Inveresk.
- 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 Inveresk based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Inveresk.
- - 2 Woodside Gardens Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 7LJ
Alterations, extensions to house, formation of raised decked area
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 4A Ashgrove Windsor Park Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 7LT
Erection of fencing, gate, retaining walls, planter, formation of hardstanding areas and associated works (Part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 32 Linkfield Road Musselburgh EH21 7LL
Installation of air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 15 Woodside Gardens Musselburgh EH21 7LJ
Alterations to house, formation of dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 10 Albert Terrace Linkfield Road Windsor Park Musselburgh EH21 7LR
Alterations and extension to house and formation of hardstanding area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Pinkie Playing Fields 44 Pinkie Road Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 7HA
Erection of clubhouse, formation of footpath, hardstanding area and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - 3 Windsor Gardens Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 7LP
Installation of replacement windows, door, roof windows, erection of pergola, walls, formation of hardstanding area and steps (Part Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 3 Windsor Gardens Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 7LP
Alterations to building, erection of pergola, walls, formation of hardstanding area and steps (Part Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 5 Lewisvale Avenue Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 7JB
Erection of fencing and gate (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - 10 Woodside Gardens Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 7LJ
Replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-02-27
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A brief summary of Inveresk in East Lothian
Inveresk is a picturesque village in East Lothian, Scotland, located just 1 km south of Musselburgh and designated as a conservation area since 1969. Perched on elevated ground along the north bank of a bend in the River Esk, this historic site was once home to the Inveresk Roman Fort, established in the 2nd century AD. Its rich history and scenic landscape make it a notable area for planning applications and development considerations.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Inveresk a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Inveresk 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 Inveresk
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Inveresk. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Inveresk.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Inveresk slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Inveresk were full planning applications (26), listed building and heritage (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 74% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 13 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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