PLANNING permission has been granted for five flats to the rear of North Berwick High Street. 

The application, submitted on October 9 by Sutherland & Co, includes the construction of five flats directly behind the Boots pharmacy.

Plans were approved on Friday.

The land between Forth Street and High Street at 80 North Berwick High Street currently consists of a store and yard area.

The five flats, located between North Berwick's High Street and Forth Street, have been approved by East Lothian Council (Image: East Lothian Council Portal)