East Lothian Council approves – of planning applications, based on 570 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. East Lothian is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 570 decided applications on record (all on record), East Lothian Council approved – of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of East Lothian council planning portal records · Updated September 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in East Lothian.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | – | – | 525 | – |
| Listed Building | – | – | 120 | – |
| Prior Approval | – | – | 51 | – |
| Advertisement | – | – | 48 | – |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | – | – | 30 | – |
| Discharge of Conditions | – | – | 9 | – |
A loft conversion in one ward can have a 90% approval rate. In the next ward, 55%. The free check tells you which side you're on, your free property report is emailed in minutes.
Check My PostcodeWard-level data reveals where planning applications are most and least likely to succeed. Officers, local policies, and neighbourhood character all play a role.
| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Berwick Coastal | – | – | 227 | – |
| Haddington And Lammermuir | – | – | 171 | – |
| Dunbar | – | – | 129 | – |
| Musselburgh | – | – | 95 | – |
| Fa'side | – | – | 85 | – |
| Preston Seton And Gosford | – | – | 75 | – |
Real residential planning decisions from East Lothian council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/00569/PNW Haddington And Lammermuir | Replacement windows | Approved |
| 26/00477/P Preston Seton And Gosford | Extension to house | Approved |
| 26/00459/P North Berwick Coastal | Extension to house | Approved |
| 26/00441/P North Berwick Coastal | Erection of garden room | Approved |
| 26/00392/P Fa'side | Erection of fencing and installation of CCTV cameras (Retrospective) | Approved |
| 26/00380/P North Berwick Coastal | Extension to house | Approved |
| 26/00367/P Preston Seton And Gosford | Erection of shed, formation of decked area and installation of CCTV cameras (Ret | Approved |
| 26/00346/P Preston Seton And Gosford | Erection of 1 house and associated works | Approved |
| 26/00338/P North Berwick Coastal | Siting of snack bar, erection of storage cage, canopy with seating area and repo | Approved |
| 26/00337/LBC North Berwick Coastal | Siting of building, erection of signage, storage cage, canopy with seating area, | Approved |
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Based on 570 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in East Lothian is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 570 planning decisions from East Lothian council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, all on record.
The average approval rate in East Lothian is –, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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