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Scotland · Local authority
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 dates12,257Searchable applications
277Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 10,565 approved or refused records
1,031Refused applications
9,534 approved · 1,031 refused · 761 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Feb 2013 to 13 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 16 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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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
- DecidedLIVE/0633/CLU/16
Change of use from shop (Class 1) to patisserie (class 3) & erection of sign (Grid Ref: 305246, 666691)
Unit 309, The Centre, Livingston, EH54 6HR
Received 21 Sept 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0431/H/16
Replacement of conservatory roof (300273 677125)
63 High Street, Linlithgow, EH49 7ED
Received 22 Jun 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0591/EIA/16
EIA screening request for residential development (Grid Ref: 301950, 677223)
Wilcoxholm Farm
Received 8 Sept 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0631/CLU/16
Replacement of conservatory roof (Grid Ref: 307076, 668721)
31 Erskine Place, Uphall Station Road, Pumpherston, EH53 0LU
Received 27 Sept 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0627/H/16
Extension to house and formation of a patio (Grid Ref:301807, 677427)
16 Bailielands, Linlithgow, EH49 7SU
Received 28 Sept 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0606/FUL/16
Part change of use of yard to form licensed outdoor seating & designated smoking area for entertainment premises (Grid Ref: 297306, 668757)
Inglewood, Gardners Lane, Bathgate, EH48 1TP
Received 7 Sept 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0587/TCA/16
Removal of one tree (Grid Ref 299678 677002)
5 Preston Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7AX
Received 9 Sept 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0777/H/16
Extension to house and installation of dormers (Grid Ref: 309100, 674931)
83 Castle Terrace, Winchburgh, EH52 6RH
Received 27 Sept 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0694/H/16
Erection of a conservatory (Grid Ref: 308763, 666906)
11 Redcraig Road, East Calder, EH53 0QN
Received 21 Oct 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0716/CLU/16
Conversion of domestic garage to habitable room and installation of new window in existing garage door opening (Grid Ref: 308098, 675351)
15 Millcraig Place Winchburgh Broxburn West Lothian EH52 6WH
Received 27 Oct 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0648/H/16
Extension to house (Grid Ref: 305571, 671469)
17 Station Road, Uphall, EH52 5DX
Received 4 Oct 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0586/TCA/16
Crown reduction of 1 tree (Grid Ref: 296734, 672329)
Burnside Villa, 8 Low Brae, Torphichen, EH48 4LU
Received 8 Sept 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0501/AGR/16
Erection of a 168 sqm agricultural building (grid ref: 301142 675959)
Parkley Craigs, By Linlithgow
Received 25 Jul 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0568/CLU/16
Certificate of lawfulness for extension to rear of house (Grid Ref: 297886, 667145)
49 Mosside Terrace, Bathgate, EH48 2UJ
Received 30 Aug 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0642/FUL/16
Siting of a portacabin and static caravan with associated fencing and paths (Grid Ref: 302307, 661679)
Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre, Bentyhead, West Calder, EH55 8LE
Received 22 Sept 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0601/CLU/16
Installation of a roof lantern and Bi-fold doors. (Grid Ref: 299225, 676814)
30 Mains Road, Linlithgow, EH49 6DB
Received 12 Sept 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0547/AGR/16
Prior notification for formation of a private way consisting of 2 forest roads (Grid Ref: 304904, 659103)
Camilty Plantation, Harburn, West Halder
Received 18 Aug 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0703/H/16
Extension to house (Grid Ref: 307570, 667652)
2 School Lane, Mid Calder, EH53 0AT
Received 10 Oct 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0625/H/16
Single story extension to side of property (Grid ref: 304532, 666760)
33 Kaims Grove Livingston West Lothian EH54 7DU
Received 2 Sept 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0638/FUL/16
Erection of 7 houses (Grid Ref:294181, 660845)
Plots 38-44, Breichwater Place, Fauldhouse
Received 5 Sept 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0040/H/17
Extension to house and conversion of attic to livingspace (Grid Ref: 300128, 668142)
Park Villa Old Deans Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 1JU
Received 4 Jan 2017 - DecidedLIVE/0629/FUL/16
Erection of 4 (one bedroom) flats with associated works (Grid Ref: 293533, 668512)
Academy Street, Armadale, EH48 3JD
Received 8 Sept 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0723/CLU/16
Erection of Conservatory (Grid Ref: 303752, 6676589)
8 Ballantyne Place Eliburn Livingston West Lothian EH54 6TG
Received 3 Oct 2016 - DecidedLIVE/0602/CLU/16
Extension to house. (Grid Ref: 303334, 667251)
41 Lochshot Place, Eliburn, Livingston, EH54 6SJ
Received 16 Sept 2016
Records are ordered by application ID, not submission date. Use search to find a particular address or proposal.
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Start with the address or application reference. Open a record to read the proposal, dates and available documents, then check the official register for the latest plans and consultation details. If nothing appears, check coverage before treating the result as a complete planning history.
Planning procedures in Scotland differ from those in England. Use the authority’s own guidance for application requirements, comments and decision timescales.
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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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