Planning Appeals in East Lothian
East Lothian has had 147 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 17.5% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2006 to 2026.
Total Appeals
147
Success Rate
22%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
19
of 88 decided
Appeals Dismissed
66
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Across 88 decided appeals, East Lothian allows 22% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 35 | 23.8% |
| Minor Commercial | 26 | 17.7% |
| Reserved Matters | 7 | 4.8% |
| Hearing | 2 | 1.4% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by East Lothian. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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