Samuelston, East Lothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Samuelston, East Lothian.

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About Samuelston

Samuelston is a quaint town located just outside Haddington in East Lothian, boasting a population of 957 residents. Its proximity to Haddington makes it an attractive area for potential development and planning applications, appealing to those looking to invest or expand in this charming community.

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Area Information

• Admin district: East Lothian
• Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East
• LSOA: Haddington South - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Samuelston.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Samuelston.

• 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 Samuelston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Samuelston.

1. - Blackbrae Samuelston Bolton Haddington EH41 4HG
   Formation of dormers to house and erection of garage with ancillary storage
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2020-12-07
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2. - Samuelston Farm Haddington East Lothian EH41 4HG
   Erection of agricultural building
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2011-10-17
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3. - Birlie Knowe Samuelston Haddington East Lothian EH41 4HG
   Extension to house (Part Retrospective)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2010-11-05
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4. - East Mains Samuelston Haddington East Lothian EH41 4HG
   Alterations and extensions to agricultural building to form 1 house, erection of garage, change of use of agricultural land to form domestic garden ground and associated works
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2010-01-19
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5. - Pelistry 2 Mid Mains Cottage Samuelston East Lothian EH41 4HG
   Extension to house and relocation of oil storage tank
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2007-12-11
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6. - Blackbrae Samuelston Bolton Haddington East Lothian EH41 4HG
   Erection of garage/loft workshop and wall
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2005-12-05
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A brief summary of Samuelston in East Lothian

Samuelston is a quaint town located just outside Haddington in East Lothian, boasting a population of 957 residents. Its proximity to Haddington makes it an attractive area for potential development and planning applications, appealing to those looking to invest or expand in this charming community.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Samuelston a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Samuelston 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.

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