North Berwick, East Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Berwick, East Lothian.
East Lothian · Scotland · Town
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 - 08
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
71 planning applications found near North Berwick.
- - 16 Marmion Road North Berwick EH39 4PG
Certificate of lawfulness for replacement windows
Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 12 Westgate North Berwick EH39 4AF
Alterations, extensions to enlarge former bank building, including the formation of 1 flat and associated works
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-29
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 - - Lower Deck 10B Marine Parade North Berwick EH39 4LD
Erection of garden room and formation of harstanding area
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 1 Viewforth North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4JA
Alterations to house
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 35 Quality Street North Berwick EH39 4HR
Change of use of flat to short term holiday let
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - The Lobster Shack The Harbour Victoria Road North Berwick East Lothian
Siting of snack bar, erection of storage cage, canopy with seating area and repositioning of 2 benches
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - The Lobster Shack The Harbour Victoria Road North Berwick East Lothian
Siting of building, erection of signage, storage cage, canopy with seating area, 2 benches and installation of holding down straps anchored to harbour wall (Retrospective)
Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 4 Law Road North Berwick EH39 4PL
Alterations, extension to house, erection a sauna/shower room building, ,garden storage/store/toilet building and associated works
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 2 St Margarets Road North Berwick EH39 4PH
Alterations, extension to house, repainting of garage door and associated works
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 109 High Street North Berwick EH39 4HD
Alterations to building and installation of extraction system
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 1 Bank Street North Berwick EH39 4NY
Alterations to house
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Land To The East Of St Andrews House St Andrew Street North Berwick East Lothian
Erection of 1 house and associated works
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 49A Forth Street North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4JJ
Replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 42 Forth Street North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4JQ
Replacement windows at rear of property
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Seafield 10 Forth Street North Berwick EH39 4HY
Replacement of existing white painted timber single glazed sash and case windows with white UPVC double glazed sash and case windows of similar pattern
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 2D Kirk Ports North Berwick EH39 4HL
Replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 3B Forth Street North Berwick EH39 4HX
Replacement window
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 49D Forth Street North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4JJ
Replacement windows
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 49B Forth Street North Berwick East Lothian EH39 4JJ
Replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-01-12
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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, 81 planning applications were submitted near North Berwick. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near North Berwick were full planning applications (51), outline applications (22), listed building and heritage (6). 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 77 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: 41 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
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