West Saltoun, East Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Saltoun, East Lothian.
East Lothian · Scotland · settlement
About West Saltoun
West Saltoun is a village located in East Lothian, Scotland, approximately 5 miles south-west of Haddington and 20 miles east of Edinburgh. This proximity to major towns makes it a relevant area for planning applications, catering to both residential and community development needs within the picturesque Scottish countryside.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East
- LSOA: Humbie Gifford Garvald - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Saltoun.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Saltoun.
- 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 West Saltoun based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near West Saltoun.
- - 2 Greenhead Cottages West Saltoun Tranent EH34 5EH
Certificate of lawfulness for alterations and re-roofing of house and installation of flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-07-24
View full details - - 3 West Saltoun West Saltoun East Lothian EH34 5EJ
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2024-03-25
View full details - - Land To North Of Flat 1 & 2 The Kennels West Saltoun Tranent East Lothian EH34 5EJ
Alterations to wall and re-positioning/reinstatement of pillars
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-10-04
View full details - - Land To North Of Flat 1 & 2 The Kennels West Saltoun Tranent East Lothian EH34 5EJ
Change of use of agricultural land to form car parking area, formation of vehicular access and erection of fencing, wall and pillars (Part Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-10-04
View full details - - Land To North Of Flat 1 & 2 The Kennels West Saltoun Tranent East Lothian EH34 5EJ
Reinstatement of pillar
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-05-11
View full details - - Land To North Of Flat 1 And 2 The Kennels West Saltoun Tranent East Lothian EH34 5EJ
Change of use of agricultural land to form car parking area, erection of fencing and pillar (Part Retrospective)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2022-05-10
View full details - - Coruisk 27 West Saltoun Pencaitland Tranent East Lothian EH34 5EJ
Extensions to house and erection of shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2021-08-24
View full details - - Coruisk 27 West Saltoun Pencaitland Tranent East Lothian EH34 5EJ
Alterations, extensions to building, formation of hardstanding areas, demolition of gate and part of wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2021-08-23
View full details - - Westcroft West Saltoun Tranent EH34 5EJ
1st floor extension with balcony to house and installation of flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2021-04-23
View full details - - Bramhope West Saltoun East Lothian EH34 5EJ
Alterations to garage to form ancillary residential accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2021-01-06
View full details - - Flat 1 The Kennels East Saltoun Tranent East Lothian EH34 5EJ
Installation of roof window
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2018-01-24
View full details - - 7 West Saltoun East Saltoun East Lothian EH34 5EJ
Widening of vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2015-10-07
View full details - - Flat 1 And Flat 2 The Kennels West Saltoun Tranent East Lothian EH34 5EJ
Erection of chimneys, installation of roof windows, reslating of roof and demolition of chimneys (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2014-11-07
View full details - - Flat 1 And Flat 2 The Kennels West Saltoun Tranent East Lothian EH34 5EJ
Erection of chimneys and reslating of roof to flats (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2014-11-07
View full details - - Denerigg West Saltoun East Lothian EH34 5EJ
Extension to house and erection of pitched roof to flat roofed garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2011-03-18
View full details - - Greenhead Farm West Saltoun Tranent EH34 5EH
Infilling of agricultural land with waste soil and stones
Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2007-03-13
View full details - - Old Bakehouse West Saltoun Pencaitland East Lothian EH34 5EJ
Extension to house to form conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2004-10-11
View full details - - 1 West Saltoun Pencaitland East Lothian EH34 5EJ
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2004-06-23
View full details - - 7 West Saltoun Pencaitland East Lothian EH34 5EJ
Extensions to house including formation of dormer windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lothian | Date: 2003-05-01
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A brief summary of West Saltoun in East Lothian
West Saltoun is a village located in East Lothian, Scotland, approximately 5 miles south-west of Haddington and 20 miles east of Edinburgh. This proximity to major towns makes it a relevant area for planning applications, catering to both residential and community development needs within the picturesque Scottish countryside.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Saltoun a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Saltoun 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 West Saltoun
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near West Saltoun. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Saltoun may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near West Saltoun slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Saltoun were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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