East Lothian Council has submitted a Pre-Application Notice (PAN) for the redevelopment of the former Wallyford Primary School site. The proposed development includes the construction of 60 social rent homes, including six wheelchair-accessible flats.

As part of the planning process, a three-month public consultation will be held to gather feedback from the community. The project is part of a wider initiative to deliver net-zero ready affordable housing in the region.

The council is collaborating with other local authorities in the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal area to implement an innovative model developed by the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator. This model emphasises offsite construction, which contributes to increased sustainability, improved health and safety, and reduced construction time.

Wendy McGuire, East Lothian Council’s Head of Housing, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for the local community in Wallyford and surrounding areas to comment on this much-needed affordable housing proposal. The homes are designed to reach as close to net zero carbon as possible with the aim of lowering energy demands and improving the living environment for residents. We are delighted to be part of this pilot scheme as we look at more innovative methods to deliver affordable housing across East Lothian."


All views collected or submitted during the consultation will be considered prior to a planning application in principle being lodged. At that point, interested parties will again have the opportunity to comment via the planning process.

A two-stage consultation process will take place over October and November 2024. This will allow members of the public to attend a drop in presentation and meet Housing Services and the architects involved in the project.

Stage One will allow members of the public to attend a drop in presentation held on:

Tuesday 29 October 3.45-8pm, Wallyford Learning Campus - Main Assembly Hall – entrance via the Leisure Entrance from the north car park.

Stage two will allow members of the public an opportunity to hear how the Stage One consultation responses and comments have been considered by the council and allow an opportunity for further comments in advance of the planning application in principle being lodged.

Tuesday 19 November 3.45-8pm, Wallyford Learning Campus - Main Assembly Hall – entrance via the Leisure Entrance from the north car park.

Both events are drop-in, and attendees do not need to register their attendance in advance and will not need to attend for the full four hours.

Responses can be submitted at the drop-in events or can be emailed to the Housing Strategy & Development Team or in writing to the team at:

Former Wallyford Primary School Consultation,Housing Strategy & Development Team, East Lothian Council - Penston House, Macmerry Industrial Estate, Macmerry, EH33 1EX