Penston, East Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penston, East Lothian.
East Lothian · Scotland · settlement
About Penston
Penston is a quaint hamlet located within the Gladsmuir parish of East Lothian, Scotland. As a feudal barony, it offers unique planning opportunities and considerations for potential developments in this picturesque rural setting.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East
- LSOA: Tranent North Blindwells Levenhall - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penston.
- 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 Penston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
53 planning applications found near Penston.
- - Land To The South Of Unit 20 Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry East Lothian
Erection of industrial building (Class 5) and associated works
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Penston Farm Macmerry East Lothian
Erection of agricultural building
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry East Lothian
Section 42 application to vary condition 1 of planning permission 22/00144/P to extend time period for the siting of a snack van for a further three years
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-02-24
View full details - - Unit 12 Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry East Lothian EH33 1RD
Alterations and change of use of building from Class 11 (Assembly and Leisure) to Class 1A (Veterinary Practice)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - Unit 3 Satellite Park Macmerry EH33 1RY
Change of use from class 4 to class 11 Assembly and leisure
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - Site At Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry East Lothian
Condition Compliance for condition 2, 3, 4 and 6
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry East Lothian
Siting of container for the installation of biomass boiler with hopper and flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-04-18
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of Unit 20 Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry East Lothian
Erection of storage building (class 6)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-04-12
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of Unit 10 Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry East Lothian
Erection of storage building (class 6)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-01-17
View full details - - Unit 9 Merryfield Business Centre Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry Tranent East Lothian EH33 1RD
Part change of use of existing building (Class 4) to form sales and tasting area (Class 3) (Retrospective)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-12-05
View full details - - Land At Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry East Lothian
Change of use of open space to form car parking and associated works
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-08-22
View full details - - Merryfield IC Ltd Macmerry Industrial Estate Tranent East Lothian EH33 1ET
Alterations and extension to building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-06-17
View full details - - Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry East Lothian
Siting of mobile snack bar
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-02-07
View full details - - Unit 24A Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry Tranent East Lothian EH33 1RD
Erection of storage building (Class 6) and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2021-10-20
View full details - - Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry East Lothian
Erection of building to form 3 commercial units
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2021-09-21
View full details - - Unit 24A Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry EH33 1RD
Extension to building, formation of hardstanding area, erection of fencing and gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2020-10-02
View full details - - Unit 24 Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry Tranent East Lothian EH33 1RD
Extension to building and associated works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2019-10-22
View full details - - Unit 2 Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry Tranent East Lothian EH33 1RD
Change of use of general industry/storage building (class 5 and 6) to mixed martial arts facility (class 11) and installation of cycle rack
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2019-06-14
View full details - - Unit 8 Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry East Lothian EH33 1RD
Use of unit 8 of building approved by planning permission 18/00693/P for use as a fitness centre (class 11)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2019-01-21
View full details - - Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry East Lothian
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission 15/00812/P to extend period of siting mobile snack bar for a further 3 years
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2018-10-16
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A brief summary of Penston in East Lothian
Penston is a quaint hamlet located within the Gladsmuir parish of East Lothian, Scotland. As a feudal barony, it offers unique planning opportunities and considerations for potential developments in this picturesque rural setting.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Penston a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penston 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 Penston
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Penston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Penston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Penston 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.
Nearby Towns
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