Stenton, East Lothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stenton, East Lothian.

East Lothian · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Stenton are administered by East Lothian Council. View the full East Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Stenton

Stenton is a charming parish and village located in East Lothian, Scotland. Nestled between the parishes of Prestonkirk and Dunbar to the north, Spott to the east, and Whittingehame to the west, it features a selection of residential properties, a school, and a church, making it a quaint community with potential for planning developments. The village name is believed to have Saxon origins, adding historical depth to its character.

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Area Information

• Admin district: East Lothian
• Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East
• LSOA: Dunbar West - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stenton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Stenton.

1. - 3 Roodwell Cottages Pressmennan Road Stenton Dunbar East Lothian EH42 1TE
   Extension to house, formation of decked area and associated works
   Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-22
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2. - Ginglet House Stenton Dunbar EH42 1TB
   Section 42 application to vary Condition 1 of Planning Permission 25/00080/P to extend the time period for the siting of a caravan and formation of access for a further 7 months
   Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-20
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3. - Stenton Parish Church Stenton Dunbar EH42 1TE
   Display of advertisement (Retrospective)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-04-12
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4. - The Smiddy Stenton Dunbar EH42 1TE
   Extension and part repainting of house
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Stenton in East Lothian

Stenton is a charming parish and village located in East Lothian, Scotland. Nestled between the parishes of Prestonkirk and Dunbar to the north, Spott to the east, and Whittingehame to the west, it features a selection of residential properties, a school, and a church, making it a quaint community with potential for planning developments. The village name is believed to have Saxon origins, adding historical depth to its character.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Stenton.

The most common application types near Stenton were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.