Planning committee - 31 March 2026

Notice of the Meeting of Planning Committee

31 March 2026, 10.00am

Council Chamber, Town House, Haddington (and via hybrid meeting system)

Agenda

1. Minutes for Approval – Planning Committee, 3 February 2026

2. Planning application no. 25/01386/AMM: Approval of matters specified in Condition 2 in respect of the 275kV Cable Works (Development Zones 1-3 and 4a) of planning permission 23/00162/PPM, Land Between Skateraw and Branxton

3. Planning application no. 25/01055/P: Erection of two houses, both for use as holiday let accommodation, and associated works, Land at Liberty Hall, Gladsmuir, Haddington

Note: This application was called off the Scheme of Delegation List by Councillor McMillan for the following reason: To explore the tourism and economic development benefits in relation to DC1.

4. Planning application no. 24/00811/P: Erection of one house and associated works, Briar Cottage, Templar Place, Gullane

Note: This application was called off the Scheme of Delegation List by Councillor Findlay for the following reason: Given the level of local objections over the demolition of an old building in a conservation area, I believe this should be looked at by the Committee. 

5. Planning application no. 24/00810/CAC: Demolition of house, outbuildings, and walls, Briar Cottage, Templar Place, Gullane

Note: This application was called off the Scheme of Delegation List by Councillor Findlay for the following reason: Given the level of local objections over the demolition of an old building in a conservation area, I believe this should be looked at by the Committee.

6. Planning application no. 25/00388/P: Erection of one house and associated works, Land North of Speedwell House, Main Road, Dirleton

Note: This application was called off the Scheme of Delegation List by Councillor Findlay for the following reason: Given the planning history of the site and its position within the community, I feel that this should be examined by the Planning Committee.

7. Planning application no. 25/01358/LBC: Alterations to building, 17 Hunter Steading, Innerwick, Dunbar

Note: This application was called off the Scheme of Delegation List by Councillor Collins for the following reason: I believe it would be beneficial to reassess this application at Committee.

8. Planning application no. 25/01302/P: Siting of mobile snack bar, Within Car Park of The Original Factory Shop, Muirpark, Tranent

Note: This application was called off the Scheme of Delegation List by Councillor McGinn for the following reasons: Neighbours have raised concerns about the permanent siting of the snack van in an area where issues exist about vehicle movements; there are concerns about permanent snack vans sited around the outskirts of towns with no ready customer base; there are also concerns that permanent siting of snack vans will impact upon high street footfall.

Planning Committee Document Pack, 31 03 26

Planning Committee Minutes, 31 03 26

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