Newhailes, East Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newhailes, East Lothian.
East Lothian · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Newhailes are administered by East Lothian Council. View the full East Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Newhailes
Newhailes House, a stunning Palladian-style country house set within 80 acres of picturesque parkland, is located on the outskirts of Musselburgh in East Lothian, Scotland. As a Category A listed building, it is preserved and managed by the National Trust for Scotland, making it a significant landmark for those exploring planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- LSOA: Musselburgh South - 07
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newhailes.
- 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 Newhailes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
128 planning applications found near Newhailes.
- - Newhailes Industrial Estate Roundabout Newhailes Road Musselburgh East Lothian
Display of advertisements
Type: Advertising | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/00510/LBC - Newhailes Stables Newhailes Road Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 6RY
Alterations to building
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-29 - - Newhailes Stables Newhailes Road Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 6RY
Alterations to building and change of use of storage building to cafe seating area (Class 3) and events (class 10) and associated works
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Newhailes Stables Newhailes Road Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 6RY
Alterations to building
Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Grounds Of Newhailes House Newhailes Road Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 6RY
Erection of composting shed and installation of rain water tank
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Land 70 Meters East Of 14 Glennie Road Newcraighall Musselburgh
This proposal regards the addition of block 4 to the current planning approval. Block 4 consists of 15 private flats, 2 retail units and additional parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Newhailes Industrial Estate Newhailes Road Musselburgh East Lothian
Siting of mobile snack bar (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - 61 Denholm Road Musselburgh EH21 6TU
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - Land 445 Metres North Of 103 Newcraighall Road Newcraighall Edinburgh
Non-Material Variation to Planning Consent. (22/03946/AMC), To Substitute 39 Plots to Miller Homes House Types only (Plots 3-20, 22-27, 49-54, 72-75, 83-86 & 159).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2025-01-08
View full details - - Land 445 Metres North Of 103 Newcraighall Road Edinburgh
Non-Material Variation to planning permission 22/03946/AMC, is to substitute 36 Plots from Dandara House Types to Miller Homes House Types only, to Plots 36-48, 55-71, 87-90, 107 & 108).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Land 445 Metres North Of 103 Newcraighall Road Edinburgh
Application for Non-Material Variation to substitute 41 Plots to Miller Homes House Types only (Plots 21, 28-35, 109-118, 122, 463-480, 492, 493 & 551).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-12-19
View full details - - Land 445 Metres North Of 103 Newcraighall Road Edinburgh
Application for Non-Material Variation to increase the approved storey height by 450mm and introduce a roof light to the Bute House Type to Plots 99, 136-142 and 145-151.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-12-17
View full details - - Land 445 Metres North Of 103 Newcraighall Road Edinburgh
Non Material Variation.detailed matters approval (ref. 22/03946/AMC).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Land 445 Metres North Of 103 Newcraighall Road Edinburgh
Non Material Variation. Matters approval (ref. 22/03946/AMC) for development of the western part of the site in 2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 1 Denholm Way Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 6TT
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-04-22
View full details - - Land 445 Metres North Of 103 Newcraighall Road Edinburgh
Approval of matters specified in conditions 1 (in part), 2 (a-h, j-l, m (i-vi)), and 5 of planning permission 16/04122/PPP for the erection of 128 dwellings including affordable housing, and associate
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2024-04-08
View full details - - 4 Newhailes Court Gardens Newcraighall Musselburgh EH21 8GG
To amend granted permission (01/02628/VAR4) to convert existing derelict grade C listed farmhouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-01-11
View full details - - 4 Newhailes Court Gardens Newcraighall Musselburgh EH21 8GG
Amendment to listed building consent 20/03756/LBC. Alterations to listed building including partial demolition (rear and gable elevations), partial dismantling and rebuilding of front elevation, raisi
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2023-01-11
View full details - - 37 Clayknowes Drive Musselburgh EH21 6UW
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-08-12
View full details - - Land 445 Metres North Of 103 Newcraighall Road Edinburgh
Approval of matters specified in conditions 1 in part 2 in part, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, (in part), 10, 11 and 13 in part of planning permission 16/04122/PPP for access, landscaping and infrastructure works as
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Edinburgh | Date: 2022-08-04
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A brief summary of Newhailes in East Lothian
Newhailes House, a stunning Palladian-style country house set within 80 acres of picturesque parkland, is located on the outskirts of Musselburgh in East Lothian, Scotland. As a Category A listed building, it is preserved and managed by the National Trust for Scotland, making it a significant landmark for those exploring planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Newhailes a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newhailes 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 Newhailes
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Newhailes. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Newhailes may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Newhailes were full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (8), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 55% 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, 17 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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