How long do planning decisions take near Stoneybank?

The average planning decision time near Stoneybank is 29 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Stoneybank?

The planning approval rate near Stoneybank is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stoneybank?

The most common type of planning application near Stoneybank is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stoneybank?

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Stoneybank, East Lothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stoneybank, East Lothian.

East Lothian · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: East Lothian
Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East
LSOA: Musselburgh East - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stoneybank.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stoneybank based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Stoneybank.

- 59 Whitehill Gardens Musselburgh EH21 6PH
Formation of access ramp
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-04-29
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- 33 Stoneybank Crescent Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 6HQ
the new windows will be aluplast IDEAL 8000 3glazing windows .Those are pvc windows with proper thermal and acoustic properties and will be installed by myself. the old windows are metal double glazin
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2026-02-18
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- 73 Stoneybank Terrace Musselburgh EH21 6NQ
Change of use of public open space to form vehicular access and erection of garage
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-08-30
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- 36 Monktonhall Terrace Musselburgh EH21 6ES
Erection of porch and formation of dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Stoneybank in East Lothian

Stoneybank is a settlement located in East Lothian, Scotland.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Stoneybank. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Stoneybank.

The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Stoneybank were full planning applications (6), outline applications (3), telecoms (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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