Planning outcomes in East Lothian are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is – — that's not noise, it's a fundamentally different planning environment depending on where you live.
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| # | Ward | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haddington And Lammermuir | 171 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Preston Seton And Gosford | 75 | – | – | – |
| 3 | North Berwick Coastal | 227 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Dunbar | 129 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Fa'side | 85 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Musselburgh | 95 | – | – | – |
An extension might sail through in Haddington And Lammermuir but face serious resistance in Musselburgh.
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– planning applications in East Lothian have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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