The laws relating to planning permission are complicated and the Council's professional Planning staff will do their best to help you. Please take advantage of this service- it could save you time and money.

The following advice leaflets have been prepared and can be downloaded here or obtained from the Planning and Building Standards Division. More information can be obtained by viewing the UKPlanning online Advice & Guidance webpages. Click here

• A Guide to Completing your Planning Application Form
• East Lothian Environmental Handbook
• Conservation Areas - do I need Planning Permission?
• East Lothian Archaeology Trail
• Rural Buildings of the Lothian's: Conservation and Conversion
• A Guide to the Planning System in Scotland
• A Guide to Conservation Areas in Scotland
• A Guide to Farm Diversification and Planning Permission in Scotland
• Archaeological Information and Advice in Scotland
• Scheduled Ancient Monuments: A guide for Owners, Occupiers and Land Managers
• Grants for the Repair of Historic Buildings
• Grants for Ancient Monuments: A guide for grants available for the preservation and Management of Ancient Monuments
• Monuments, Ancient Monuments, Scheduled Monuments: A guide to scheduling and its implications for Owners, Land Managers and Others
• Scotland's Listed Buildings: A guide for Owners and Occupiers
• Farm Architecture: Information on the Listing of Farm Buildings in Scotland
• Looking After Your Sash and Case Windows: A Short Guide for Homeowners
• Conservation Plans: A guide to the Preparation of Conservation Plans
• Conserving Underwater Heritage
• Passed to the Future: Policy for the Sustainable Management of the Historic Environment