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West Lothian planning applications
717 applications. 79% approved. 62 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 717 planning applications from West Lothian. 540 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 79% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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0594/H/26 Awaiting decision
54 Abbotsford Rise Dedridge Livingston West Lothian EH54 6LS
Erection of a garden room/office
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0590/H/26 Awaiting decision
2 Laverockdale Cottages Binny Park Ecclesmachan West Lothian EH52 6NR
Attic conversion, construction of a rear dormer and erection of a shed
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0591/H/26 Awaiting decision
South View 35 Main Street Longridge West Lothian EH47 8AE
Two storey extension to side of house
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0589/H/26 Awaiting decision
31 Station Road Kirknewton West Lothian EH27 8BJ
Raise roof of house
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0584/LBC/26 Awaiting decision
Ashley Hall Ashley Hall Gardens Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 7DN
Listed building consent for the installation of an EV charger.
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0576/PO/26 Awaiting decision
Land At Winchburgh
Modification of planning obligation relating to planning permission in principle 1012/P/05 to amend the denominational secondary school contributions profile.
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0575/FUL/26 Awaiting decision
Unit 2 Camps Industrial Estate East Calder West Lothian EH27 8DF
Demolish existing offices and erect new office building with class 3 canteen & class 1A floorspace
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0569/FUL/26 Awaiting decision
Mad Max Adventures, Whitemoss Farm, Kirknewton EH27 8DA
Application under Section 42 to vary conditions 1 and 2 of planning permission 0677/FUL/17 (continued operation of an outdoor activity centre) to extend the operation for a further 10-year period.
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0566/H/26 Awaiting decision
115 Springfield Road Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 7JP
Proposed rear extension, side extension, front porch and internal alterations
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0567/EXC/26 Decided
Auchinoon Energy Park Land At Morton Hill And Auchinoon Hill Kirknewton West Lothian EH27 8DH
Consultation from Scottish Government on EIA scoping opinion for proposed section 36 application for 8 turbines, 200 metre high base to tip, solar photovoltaic array and battery energy storage system (BESS)
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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0405/H/26 Granted
11 Clarendon Crescent Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 6AW
Extension to house and formation of decking to rear of house.
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0840/P/25 Withdrawn
14 Milrig Kirknewton West Lothian EH27 8DE
Planning permission in principle for the erection of a house
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0379/H/26 Withdrawn
South View 35 Main Street Longridge West Lothian EH47 8AE
Two storey extension to side of house.
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0402/A/26 Refused
Land To South Of A705 / A801 Junction Swineabbey East Whitburn West Lothian EH47 8AB
Display of 1 non-illuminated pole mounted sign
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0407/H/26 Granted
42 Barton Terrace Fauldhouse West Lothian EH47 9LJ
Formation of a driveway
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0271/FUL/26 Granted
Land At Ben Macdui Drive Raw Holdings East Calder West Lothian EH53 0UY
Erection of 4 houses (change to house types consented under 0198/FUL/15 at plots 117, 164, 165, 166)
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0399/H/26 Granted
5 Bennet Wood Terrace Winchburgh West Lothian EH52 6TR
Two storey extension to house.
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0422/FUL/26 Granted
Adjacent To Gas Venting System Auldcathie Park Winchburgh
Siting of storage container and security camera pod
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0490/CLU/26 Refused
8 Woodlands Grove Armadale West Lothian EH48 2UH
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of studio above garage as short term let
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0165/H/26 Withdrawn
24 Oatlands Park Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 6AS
Erection of an attached garage with accommodation above, and dormer linking the existing house
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 206 38%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 251 46%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 83 15%
Common questions
How many planning applications does West Lothian decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, West Lothian decided 540 planning applications. 79% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in West Lothian?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 62 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many West Lothian decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 540 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 38% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 85% within thirteen weeks.
When is planning activity busiest in West Lothian?
May 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 82 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
West Lothian: 717 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 540 decided, 79% approved, median 62 days to a decision. 717 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.