Search Penston planning applications
95 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Penston · updated daily · East Lothian Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Satellite Park Macmerry East LothianAwaiting decisionSiting of 20 storage containers (Class 6) and associated worksReceived 30 Oct 202626/01095/P
- Macmerry Business Park Macmerry East Lothian EH33 1RWErection of 7 industrial units (Class 4,5 and 6) and associated worksPlanning PermissionReceived 14 Oct 202626/01094/P
- Unit 12 Merryfield IC Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry EH33 1RDAwaiting decisionAlterations and use of vacant building to storage or distribution (Class 6) with ancillary trade counterReceived 31 Aug 202626/00879/P
- Unit 20A Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry Tranent East Lothian EH33 1RDAwaiting decisionErection of storage building (Class 6)Received 24 Aug 202626/00867/P
- Gladsmuir Roundabout Gladsmuir Macmerry East LothianAwaiting decisionDisplay of advertisementsReceived 30 Jun 202626/00664/ADV
Planning in Penston
Only 5 decisions near Penston in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Penston in the last 24 months, from East Lothian Council's planning register.
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Around Penston
Postcode districts
EH33 47 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: East Lothian Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Penston area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Penston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Penston, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Penston.
The most common types were full planning applications (7).