Search Prestonpans planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Prestonpans · updated daily · East Lothian Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 173 And 173A High Street Prestonpans EH32 9AYAlterations to 2 flats to form 1 housePlanning PermissionReceived 15 Oct 202626/01104/P
- 41 South Grange Avenue Prestonpans East Lothian EH32 9LXAwaiting decisionErection of garden roomReceived 30 Sep 202626/01030/P
- Land At The Old Bakery Mid Road Industrial Estate Mid Road Prestonpans East Lothian EH32 9ERAwaiting decisionUse of land for the siting of 28 storage containers for commercial self storage operations and associated worksReceived 7 Sep 202626/00843/P
- Meadow House Jim Bush Drive Prestonpans EH32 9SXAwaiting decisionDischarge of the Planning Obligation on planning permission 15/00487/PReceived 3 Sep 202626/00007/OBL
- 7 Polwarth Crescent Prestonpans EH32 9PWApprovedExtension to houseFullReceived 1 Sep 2026Decided 29 Sep 202626/00911/P
Planning in Prestonpans
Only 5 decisions near Prestonpans in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Prestonpans in the last 24 months, from East Lothian Council's planning register.
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Around Prestonpans
Postcode districts
EH32 84 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: East Lothian Council
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About Prestonpans
Prestonpans is a mining town located about eight miles east of Edinburgh in East Lothian, with a population of 10,460 as of 2020. Notable for its rich history, the town is near the site of the 1745 Battle of Prestonpans and is celebrated for its vibrant murals that reflect local heritage. This unique blend of historical significance and artistic expression makes Prestonpans an intriguing area for those researching planning applications.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Prestonpans 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 Prestonpans 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, Prestonpans 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 Prestonpans, 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, 25 planning applications were submitted near Prestonpans.
The most common types were full planning applications (16), outline applications (3), telecoms (1).