North Berwick, East Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Berwick, East Lothian.
East Lothian · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in North Berwick are administered by East Lothian Council. View the full East Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About North Berwick
North Berwick is a charming seaside town located on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, around 20 miles east-northeast of Edinburgh. Once a royal burgh and a popular holiday resort in the nineteenth century, it boasts two beautiful sandy bays, the East Bay and West Bay, along with golf courses at either end that welcome visitors. This vibrant town continues to draw holidaymakers, making it a significant area for potential planning applications related to tourism and leisure development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East
- LSOA: North Berwick South - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Berwick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Berwick.
- 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 North Berwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
486 planning applications found near North Berwick.
- 26/00647/P - 25 Balfour Street North Berwick EH39 4JY
Installation of vent
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-06-25 - 26/00683/P - 59 Forth Street North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4JJ
Alterations to house and formation of 2nd floor balconies with balustrading
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-06-25 - - 59 Forth Street North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4JJ
Alterations to house and formation of 2nd floor balconies with balustrading
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 15B Melbourne Road North Berwick EH39 4JX
Replacement door
Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 25 Balfour Street North Berwick EH39 4JY
Installation of vent
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 15B Melbourne Road North Berwick EH39 4JX
Replacement door
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/00651/LBC - 15B Melbourne Road North Berwick EH39 4JX
Replacement door
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-06-18 - 26/00615/PNW - 6E Market Place North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4JG
Replacement windows
Status: Approved | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 6E Market Place North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4JG
Replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - 26/00508/P - 17 Marmion Road North Berwick EH39 4PG
Installation of flue
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-19 - 26/00514/ADV - 68 High Street North Berwick EH39 4HF
Display of illuminated advertisements
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 68 High Street North Berwick EH39 4HF
Display of illuminated advertisements
Type: Advertising | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 5 St Baldreds Crescent North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4PZ
Extension to house, erection of fencing and gates, installation of flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 17 Marmion Road North Berwick EH39 4PG
Installation of flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - 26/00466/CLD - 16 Marmion Road North Berwick EH39 4PG
Certificate of lawfulness for replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-01 - - 16 Marmion Road North Berwick EH39 4PG
Certificate of lawfulness for replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 16 Marmion Road North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4PG
Replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 12 Westgate North Berwick EH39 4AF
Alterations, extensions to building and formation of hardstanding area
Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 12 Westgate North Berwick EH39 4AF
Alterations, extensions to enlarge former bank building, including the formation of 1 residential flat and associated works
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 5 Kings Knoll 24 Clifford Road North Berwick EH39 4PP
Erection of garage/store and associated works
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-27
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A brief summary of North Berwick in East Lothian
North Berwick is a charming seaside town located on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, around 20 miles east-northeast of Edinburgh. Once a royal burgh and a popular holiday resort in the nineteenth century, it boasts two beautiful sandy bays, the East Bay and West Bay, along with golf courses at either end that welcome visitors. This vibrant town continues to draw holidaymakers, making it a significant area for potential planning applications related to tourism and leisure development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes North Berwick a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, North Berwick 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 North Berwick
In the last 24 months, 259 planning applications were submitted near North Berwick. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 North Berwick.
At 64 days on average, decisions near North Berwick slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near North Berwick were full planning applications (164), outline applications (38), listed building and heritage (36). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 242 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 190 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 30 applications
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
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