Notice of the Meeting of Planning Committee
14 January 2025, 10.00am
Council Chamber, Town House, Haddington (and via hybrid meeting system)
1. Minutes for Approval – Planning Committee, 3 December 2024
2. Continued planning application no. 23/01333/PM: Erection of 103 houses, eight flats and associated works, Land to the North of Castlehill, Elphinstone
3. Continued planning application no. 24/00699/P: Formation of pathway and installation of lighting, Woodland and Amenity Grass Area to the West of Waterloo Place, Main Street, Elphinstone
Note: This application has been called off the Scheme of Delegation List by Councillor McGinn for the following reasons: This application has caused concern and anxiety within the village of Elphinstone amongst residents and the wider community. I believe the application requires a wider discussion at Planning Committee and respectfully request that this application is brought for discussion at the earliest opportunity.
4. Planning application no. 24/00629/P: Alterations and change of use of building to form holiday let and associated works, Vacant Building Adjacent to Second and Third Green of Kilspindie Golf Course, Aberlady
Note: This application has been called off the Scheme of Delegation List by Councillor Allan for the following reasons: This application raises issues around the development of a building that may be of interest due to its location and potential use, and I feel this would benefit from a Planning Committee discussion.
5. Planning application no. 24/00828/P: Change of use of agricultural land to dog walking facility, formation of vehicular access, formation of two field shelters, lighting, fencing, and associated works, Land to the South of Meadowmill Cottages, Tranent
Note: This application has been called off the Scheme of Delegation List by Councillor McIntosh for the following reasons: Due to questions raised by East Lothian Council’s Access Officer regarding this application, I think the case would benefit from a discussion at Committee.
6. Planning application no. 24/00963/P: Extension to house, and erection of walls, fencing, and gates, 29 Muirfield Park, Gullane
Note: This application has been called off the Scheme of Delegation List by Councillor Allan for the following reason: Given the neighbour’s objection, I believe this would warrant a discussion at Planning Committee.
7. 24/00007/SGC: Energy Consents Unit (ECU) Consultation: Construction and operation of the Crystal Rig solar development within the planning authority areas of Scottish Borders Council and East Lothian Council, Land Approximately 13km South of Dunbar and being an extension to the Crystal Rig Wind Farm
Note: This consultation has been called off the Scheme of Delegation List by Councillor Jardine for the following reason: There has been a significant community interest sufficient to warrant consideration by the Planning Committee.
8. Planning application no. 24/01054/P: Erection of 16 houses and associated works, Land at Saltcoats Field, Gullane
Note: This application has been called off the Scheme of Delegation List by Councillor Findlay for the following reasons: To enable the Committee to consider the local concerns of overdevelopment of the site, lack of foul water connections, and loss of land currently designated for educational use.
9. Planning application no. 24/01007/P: Section 42 to vary Condition 1 of planning permission 21/00622/P, 95A High Street, Tranent
Note: This application has been called off the Scheme of Delegation List by Councillor McGinn for the following reasons: There are concerns this fire escape will open directly against a planned extension to an adjoining building; there are concerns tenants will have to use an access into what is effectively a pub beer garden; and there are concerns at the limited space available in the area the door will open into. I believe the Planning Committee would benefit from a site visit to gain an understanding of the area proposed.