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West Lothian
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for West Lothian. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates10,518Searchable applications
244Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 8,996 approved or refused records
924Refused applications
8,072 approved · 924 refused · 679 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 5 Dec 2014 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning & Building StandardsLocal plan Local Development Plan (LDP 1)Pre-application advice Pre-Application EnquiryConservation areas Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Scheduled Monuments
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriescustomer.service@westlothian.gov.ukCouncil source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland. Contains Historic Environment Scotland and Ordnance Survey data © Historic Environment Scotland – Scottish Charity No. SC045925 © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is indicative and may not contain the latest designations.
More application records
- Decided0528/FUL/23
Formation of a climbing boulder park including a youth shelter and associated landscaping (second neighbourhood park)
Site Within Auldcathie District Park Winchburgh
Received 19 Jun 2023 - Decided0533/H/23
Erection of a shed and decking (in retrospect)
53 Eliburn South Road Eliburn Livingston West Lothian EH54 6SP
Received 20 Jun 2023 - Decided0534/FUL/23
Change of use from public open space to private garden ground and erection of a 1.8m high boundary fence
6 Ormiston Drive East Calder West Lothian EH53 0RN
Received 21 Jun 2023 - Decided0535/FUL/23
Erection of 2 whisky maturation warehouses and associated works
Muirhall Bonds Addiewell West Lothian EH55 8NT
Received 21 Jun 2023 - Decided0536/CLU/23
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed garage conversion and internal alterations
23 Mcgregor Crescent Whitburn West Lothian EH47 0AH
Received 21 Jun 2023 - Decided0537/FUL/23
Erection of a house and garage
Land To The North Of 4 Raw Holdings East Calder
Received 21 Jun 2023 - Decided0538/FUL/23
Siting of temporary sales cabin with associated works
Land To The West Of Lindean Terrace Wilkieston West Lothian
Received 21 Jun 2023 - Decided0539/H/23
Extension to house and installation of raised decking
Mardon Threemiletown West Lothian EH49 6NE
Received 21 Jun 2023 - Decided0540/A/23
Display of 1 non-illuminated pole mounted 'V' sign
Land To The West Of Lindean Terrace Wilkieston West Lothian
Received 21 Jun 2023 - Decided0541/P/23
Planning permission in principle for sub-division of garden ground and erection of a house
Thistle Dew 9 Willow Brae Fauldhouse West Lothian EH47 9HE
Received 21 Jun 2023 - Decided0542/FUL/23
Change of use from former council offices to hotel (class 7) and external alterations to building
69 Whitburn Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 1HE
Received 22 Jun 2023 - Decided0543/H/23
Installation of roof mounted solar panels
13 Ashley Hall Gardens Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 7DN
Received 22 Jun 2023 - Decided0576/TPO/23
Felling of 1 Sycamore tree and 1 Maple tree; and management works to 5 trees
66 Marjoribanks Street Bathgate West Lothian EH48 1AL
Received 23 Jun 2023 - Decided0545/H/23
Extension to house and installation of velux windows (Amendment to 0187/H/23)
2 The Green Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4DB
Received 23 Jun 2023 - Decided0546/CLU/23
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of property for short term lets
3 Regent Square Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 7SW
Received 23 Jun 2023 - Decided0547/FUL/23
Reclading of two warehouse buildings (A and B) including infill extensions totalling 824sqm to building A, alternations to access road and erection of security fencing to form enclosed service yards
5-8 Young Square Brucefield Livingston West Lothian EH54 9BX
Received 23 Jun 2023 - Decided0548/FUL/23
Alterations and 30sqm extension to restaurant
McDonald's Restaurant Almondvale Avenue Livingston EH54 6QX
Received 26 Jun 2023 - Decided0549/H/23
Conversion of integral double garage to form additional living accomodation
5 Easter Longridge Crofts Longridge West Lothian EH47 8AA
Received 26 Jun 2023 - Decided0550/LBC/23
Listed building consent for internal alterations to form shower room and external fittings
Brewery House 70 Main Street Mid Calder West Lothian EH53 0AN
Received 26 Jun 2023 - Decided0551/FUL/23
Change of use of part of the building from offices (class 4) to a house (class 9), alterations and erection of a garage
91 Castle Terrace Winchburgh West Lothian EH52 6RH
Received 26 Jun 2023 - Decided0552/FUL/23
Erection of a dessert shop/cafe with associated access and parking
Land To East Of 69 Whitburn Road Bathgate EH48 1HE
Received 26 Jun 2023 - Decided0554/H/23
Two-storey extension to side of existing flats
3 & 5 Lennox Gardens Linlithgow Bridge Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 7PZ
Received 26 Jun 2023 - Decided0555/EXC/23
Consultation from City of Edinburgh Council on EIA scoping opinion 23/02689/SCO for review of old minerals permission 01/02522/FUL
Hillwood Quarry Harvest Road Newbridge Edinburgh EH28 8LU
Received 26 Jun 2023 - Decided0556/FUL/23
Formation of hardstanding for additional parking
Livingston Bridge TE Forestbank Ladywell Livingston West Lothian EH54 6DU
Received 27 Jun 2023
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for West Lothian, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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