Macmerry, East Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Macmerry, East Lothian.
East Lothian · Scotland · settlement
About Macmerry
Macmerry is a village in East Lothian, situated just east of Tranent along the historic A1 road. Its strategic location makes it an area of interest for planning applications, as it blends village charm with accessibility to major routes.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East
- LSOA: Macmerry Longniddry - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Macmerry.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Macmerry.
- 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 Macmerry based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
140 planning applications found near Macmerry.
- - 39 St Germains Terrace Macmerry East Lothian EH33 1QB
Extensions to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Randall House Macmerry Business Park Tranent EH33 1RW
Alterations to building and formation of hardstanding areas
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - 11 Whiteloch Road Macmerry Tranent EH33 1PF
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - E4 Data Centre Macmerry Tranent EH33 1RD
Formation of hardstanding, car parking, erection of fencing, gates, installation of bollards, blocks, barrier and traffic signal
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-01-10
View full details - - 7 Mcintyre Lane Macmerry East Lothian EH33 1QL
Certificate of lawfulness for alteration and extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-11-07
View full details - - E4 Data Centre Macmerry Tranent EH33 1RD
Installation of louvres to building (part retropsective)
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - E4 Data Centre Macmerry Tranent EH33 1RD
Formation of detention basin and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 9 Main Road Macmerry East Lothian EH33 1PB
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - 117 Brierbush Road Macmerry Tranent EH33 1PX
Re-roofing of conservatory and heightening of boundary wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-01-16
View full details - - 16 St. Germains Terrace Macmerry Tranent EH33 1QB
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 33 McIntyre Lane Macmerry East Lothian EH33 1QL
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-12-05
View full details - - 1 Whiteloch Court Macmery Tranent EH33 1QH
Display of advertisements (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-11-08
View full details - - Macmerry Miners Welfare Society And Social Club Main Road Macmerry Tranent EH33 1QF
Display of advertisements (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-07-27
View full details - - 14 Whiteloch Road Macmerry EH33 1PE
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - Land To The North Of Mountfair Gardens Macmerry East Lothian
Display of advertisement
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-05-10
View full details - - Main Road Macmerry East Lothian
Display of advertisements (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-01-04
View full details - - 3 Merryfield Avenue Macmerry Tranent EH33 1PZ
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-11-22
View full details - - 19 Mcintyre Lane Macmerry East Lothian EH33 1QL
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-11-01
View full details - - E4 Data Centre Macmerry Tranent EH33 1RD
Extension to building and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-10-31
View full details - - Village Hall Westbank Road Macmerry East Lothian EH33 1PL
Installation of defibrillator cabinet
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-03-31
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A brief summary of Macmerry in East Lothian
Macmerry is a village in East Lothian, situated just east of Tranent along the historic A1 road. Its strategic location makes it an area of interest for planning applications, as it blends village charm with accessibility to major routes.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Macmerry a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Macmerry 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 Macmerry
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Macmerry. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Macmerry may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Macmerry were full planning applications (10), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 91% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.