Change of use applications in East Lothian

There were 68 change of use applications in East Lothian in the last 12 months. Of the 28 decided so far, 25 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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Showing 23 of 23 applications
2 days ago Pending 26/00984/P

Land And Garage South West Of Elder Court Elder Street Tranent East Lothian

Alterations to domestic garage to form 1 house and associated works

Planning Permission East Lothian
28 Sept 2026 Pending 26/00989/P

Unit 13 Mill Walk Business Park Tantallon Road North Berwick EH39 5NB

Change of use of building from (Class 4) Business Use to (Class 11) Gym (Retrospective)

Planning Permission East Lothian
24 Sept 2026 Pending 26/00947/P

Land To The North Of Dunbar Grid Substation Dunbar East Lothian

Change of use of grass verge to form vehicular access, hardstanding area, erection of walls and fencing

Planning Permission East Lothian
23 Sept 2026 Pending 26/00945/P

1 Victoria Street Dunbar East Lothian EH42 1ET

Change of use of flat to short term holiday let

Planning Permission East Lothian
22 Sept 2026 Pending 26/00948/P

Land Adjacent To Barncroft House The Boggs Pencaitland East Lothian

Change of use of agricultural land for the siting of 5 lodges for holiday let, erection of store/laundrette building, sauna and associated works

Planning Permission East Lothian
22 Sept 2026 Pending 26/00923/P

The Coach House 21 Westgate North Berwick EH39 4AE

Alterations, extension, formation of dormer, erection of store, part change of use of office (Class 1A) to form 1 house and associated works

Planning Permission East Lothian
22 Sept 2026 Pending 26/00738/P

Longniddry Farm Longniddry East Lothian EH32 0NZ

Conversion of 1st floor of building to beauty salon and a dog groomer (Class 1A)

Planning Permission East Lothian
11 Sept 2026 Pending 26/00824/P

Kingdom Hall 151 Church Street Tranent EH33 1BL

Alterations and change of use of building (Class 10) to form 2 houses

Planning Permission East Lothian
3 Sept 2026 Pending 26/00648/P

3 Forth Street Lane North Berwick EH39 4JB

Alterations, change of use of building (class 4) to short term holiday let accommodation

Planning Permission East Lothian
31 Aug 2026 Pending 26/00879/P

Unit 12 Merryfield IC Macmerry Industrial Estate Macmerry EH33 1RD

Alterations and use of vacant building to storage or distribution (Class 6) with ancillary trade counter

Planning Permission East Lothian
24 Aug 2026 Pending 26/00806/P

Masonic Hall Belhaven Road Dunbar EH42 1DD

Alterations, change of use of masonic hall to use as funeral directors (Class 1A) and associated works

Planning Permission East Lothian
21 Aug 2026 Pending 26/00815/P

The Forehouse Sandy Loan Gullane EH31 2BH

Part change of use of house to short term holiday let

Planning Permission East Lothian
20 Aug 2026 Pending 26/00817/P

Saltoun East Mains Farm East Saltoun East Lothian EH41 4HR

Change of use of agricultural building/land to form domestic garden ground, extensions to house and associated works

Planning Permission East Lothian
10 Aug 2026 Approved 28 Sep 26/00835/P

The Kennels Whittingehame Tower East Linton Haddington East Lothian EH41 4QA

Alterations, extension and conversion of buildings to form 1 house and associated works

Planning Permission East Lothian
6 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00814/P

Unit I And L Hawthorn Road Prestonpans East Lothian EH32 9QW

Alterations, formation of dormer, change of use of building (Class 1A, Class 3 and Class 11) to form 2 retail units (Class 1A) and 5 flats

Planning Permission East Lothian
3 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00767/P

Former Police Station Belhaven Road Dunbar East Lothian EH42 1DA

Alterations to building to form 4 houses, alterations, extension to outbuilding for Class 4 Use and associated works

Planning Permission East Lothian
30 Jul 2026 Approved 1 Oct 26/00592/P

Tranent Mains Farm Tranent Mains Road Tranent EH33 1DU

Change of use of woodland to domestic garden ground and erection of garage/store

Planning Permission East Lothian
28 Jul 2026 Approved 16 Sep 26/00748/P

23B Summerside Place Main Street Gullane EH31 2AW

Change of use of flat to short term holiday let

Planning Permission East Lothian
27 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00786/P

Land East Of Old Millfield Ballencrieff Aberlady East Lothian

Change of use of woodland area for the siting of camping pods, erection of associated maintenance storage shed, widening of vehicle access and associa...

Planning Permission East Lothian
23 Jul 2026 Approved 15 Sep 26/00764/P

Springwell Goose Green Road Gullane EH31 2AT

Change of use of ancillary residential accommodation to short term let with associated parking

Planning Permission East Lothian
21 Jul 2026 Decided 28 Jul 26/00774/CLD

4 Long Row Main Street Tyninghame East Linton East Lothian

Certificate of lawfulness - short term holiday let

Certificate of Lawful Use/ Dev. Proposed East Lothian
16 Jul 2026 Approved 9 Sep 26/00685/P

5 Carperstane Steading Congalton North Berwick East Lothian EH39 5PA

Change of use of open space to domestic garden ground, erection of shed and associated works

Planning Permission East Lothian
10 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00606/P

1 Simpson Avenue Dunbar East Lothian EH42 1XX

Change of use of open space to domestic garden ground,erection of fencing, outbuildings and associated works (Retrospective)

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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