Oldhamstocks, East Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oldhamstocks, East Lothian.
East Lothian · Scotland · settlement
About Oldhamstocks
Oldhamstocks is a quaint civil parish and village situated in East Lothian, Scotland, just 6 miles southeast of Dunbar and near the Scottish Borders, with scenic views of the North Sea. With a population of 193, it features a historically significant church consecrated in 1242 by Bishop David de Bernham, showcasing exquisite late Gothic architecture from the fifteenth century. This charming locale presents opportunities for planning applications related to residential development and heritage conservation.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Scottish Borders
- Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- LSOA: Cockburnspath and Area
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oldhamstocks.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oldhamstocks.
- 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 Oldhamstocks based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Oldhamstocks.
- - Woollands Farm Oldhamstocks Cockburnspath East Lothian TD13 5XW
Prior notification of - Erection of agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Mill Cottage Oldhamstocks TD13 5XN
Change of use of grass verge to form vehicular access, formation of hardstanding areas, alterations, extension to house and associated works
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-08-30
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A brief summary of Oldhamstocks in East Lothian
Oldhamstocks is a quaint civil parish and village situated in East Lothian, Scotland, just 6 miles southeast of Dunbar and near the Scottish Borders, with scenic views of the North Sea. With a population of 193, it features a historically significant church consecrated in 1242 by Bishop David de Bernham, showcasing exquisite late Gothic architecture from the fifteenth century. This charming locale presents opportunities for planning applications related to residential development and heritage conservation.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Oldhamstocks a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oldhamstocks 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 Oldhamstocks
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Oldhamstocks. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oldhamstocks may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oldhamstocks were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.