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Planning applications in East Lothian

Last application update 12 Aug 2026

See what's happening with planning in East Lothian: 3626 planning applications tracked so far.

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Status breakdown

3011 Granted 136 Refused 255 Undecided 3626 total
Other (224)
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Planning applications by town in East Lothian

Browse recent applications for individual towns and villages in East Lothian.

How to comment on a planning application in East Lothian

Anyone can have their say on a planning application in East Lothian. Find the application on the East Lothian planning authority's public-access portal using the reference number above, then submit a comment before the consultation deadline. Comments are usually limited to planning matters such as overlooking, loss of light, traffic, noise and the character of the area.

East Lothian is the local planning authority responsible for deciding these applications. Town Crier mirrors the public record so you can keep track of what is happening near you, but the council remains the authoritative source and the place to submit formal comments.

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