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West Barns, East Lothian Planning Applications

Track every planning application and planning permission decision near West Barns, East Lothian. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.

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Planning data sourced from East Lothian council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About West Barns - Planning Applications & Local Development

West Barns is a quaint village in East Lothian, Scotland, located just 2 miles from Dunbar and 28 miles from Edinburgh. The area is in proximity to John Muir Country Park and Belhaven Bay, making it attractive for outdoor activities. Historically known for the West Barns Inn and a John Deere dealership, the latter has been replaced by the Thistly Cross Cider Company. The village also boasts a local bowling club and an amateur football team, West Barns Star, while primary school children attend West Barns Primary before progressing to Dunbar Grammar School.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (February 2026). This makes West Barns a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near West Barns, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.