Saltcoats, East Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Saltcoats, East Lothian.
East Lothian · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Saltcoats are administered by East Lothian Council. View the full East Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Saltcoats
Saltcoats, located on the west coast of North Ayrshire, Scotland, is known for its historical salt harvesting industry, which utilized seawater from the Firth of Clyde. As part of the 'Three Towns' conurbation alongside Ardrossan and Stevenston, it ranks as the third largest town in North Ayrshire, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East
- LSOA: Gullane and Drem - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Saltcoats.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Saltcoats.
- 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 Saltcoats based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Saltcoats.
- 26/00545/P - 10 Saltcoats Park Gullane East Lothian EH31 2FE
Extension to house
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/00521/P - Gullane Parish Church East Links Road Gullane EH31 2AF
Alterations, extension to church building, formation of ramped accesses, erection of lighting bollards and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-27 - 26/00481/P - 78 Muirfield Drive Gullane EH31 2HJ
Erection of porch
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 78 Muirfield Drive Gullane EH31 2HJ
Erection of porch
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 26/00441/P - Broomieknowe Hall Crescent Gullane EH31 2HA
Erection of garden room
Status: Undecided | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-05-01 - - Broomieknowe Hall Crescent Gullane EH31 2HA
Erection of garden room
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 40 College Way Gullane EH31 2BX
Extension to house
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - The Cottage Saltcoats Road Gullane EH31 2AQ
3 white timber windows to be replaced with 2 white timber windows & 1 white UPVC window
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Atholl Cottage Goose Green Road Gullane EH31 2AU
Installation of gas meter box
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 1 Stanley Road Gullane EH31 2AD
Alterations to building
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Land West Of 1 Muirfield Grove Gullane East Lothian
Formation of footpath and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Plot 3 And Plot 4 Saltcoats Steading Saltcoats Road Gullane
Demolition of building, walls and gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Plot 4 Saltcoats Steading Saltcoats Road Gullane East Lothian
Erection of 1 house and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 2B Stanley Road Gullane EH31 2AD
Replacement Windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 8/4 Rosebery Place Main Street Gullane EH31 2AN
Erection of shed
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Wellbank Goose Green Road Gullane EH31 2AT
Alterations to house, formation of hardstanding areas, erection of wall and gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Victoria Cottage Goose Green Road Gullane EH31 2AT
Erection of fence and formation of hardstanding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 17 Hopetoun Terrace Gullane East Lothian EH31 2DD
Erection of summerhouse, shed and formation of hardstanding area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - Atholl Cottage And Lodge Cottage Goose Green Road Gullane EH31 2AU
Part change of use of open space to domestic garden ground and hardstanding area, alterations, extensions to 2 flats to form 1 house and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - Flat 4 5 Lammerview Terrace Main Street Gullane EH31 2HB
Certificate of lawfulness for an existing use - short term holiday let
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of Saltcoats in East Lothian
Saltcoats, located on the west coast of North Ayrshire, Scotland, is known for its historical salt harvesting industry, which utilized seawater from the Firth of Clyde. As part of the 'Three Towns' conurbation alongside Ardrossan and Stevenston, it ranks as the third largest town in North Ayrshire, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Saltcoats a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Saltcoats 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 Saltcoats
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Saltcoats. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Saltcoats.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Saltcoats slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Saltcoats were full planning applications (31), listed building and heritage (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 66% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
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