Spott, East Lothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Spott, East Lothian.

East Lothian · Scotland · settlement

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About Spott

Spott is a quaint village located on the eastern edge of East Lothian, Scotland, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) south-west of Dunbar. It is situated along an unclassified road that connects to the A1 highway, making it a notable point for planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

• Admin district: East Lothian
• Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East
• LSOA: Dunbar West - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Spott.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Spott.

1. - 1, 2 And 4 Spott Home Farm Spott Avenue Spott East Lothian EH42 1RL
   Alterations to houses, erection of steps and handrails and formation of hardstanding
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-12-01
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2. - Rowan Cottage High Road Spott EH42 1RJ
   Alterations, part repainting of house, erection of raised decked area, steps and handrail
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-11-22
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3. - 1 St. John Street Spott Dunbar EH42 1UU
   Reroofing of house and installation of solar panels
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-01-06
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4. - 3 St. John Street Spott Dunbar EH42 1UU
   Reroofing of house and installation of solar panels
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Spott in East Lothian

Spott is a quaint village located on the eastern edge of East Lothian, Scotland, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) south-west of Dunbar. It is situated along an unclassified road that connects to the A1 highway, making it a notable point for planning applications in the region.

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

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