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Abercorn School Newton West Lothian EH52 6PZ

Awaiting decision West Lothian 0571/FUL/26 Planning Application

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Change of use from offices to children's nursery and erection of a canopy for a covered play area

As published by the council, reference 0571/FUL/26

Application record

Reference
0571/FUL/26
Type
Planning Application
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
13 Jul 2026
Validated
14 Aug 2026
Ward
Linlithgow
Parish
Newton
Decision by
Blank Field
Postcode
EH52 6PZ

Site history

Applications at this address on the West Lothian register

This site has had 3 applications since 2025.

  • 0572/LBC/26 Awaiting decision

    Abercorn School Newton West Lothian EH52 6PZ

    Listed building consent for proposed external alterations including stonework, installation of new doors, replacement of exisitng doors, alterations to fenestration and the erection of a lightweight canopy structure to the front and rear of building

    Submitted 13 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 0809/FUL/25 Withdrawn

    Abercorn School Newton West Lothian EH52 6PZ

    Change of use from office (Class 4) to school (Class 10)

    Decided 22 Apr 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Jul 2026

    Received by West Lothian

  2. 14 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 23 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 9 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    West Lothian took a median of 63 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

15 documents on file for this application

  • 01 - LOCATION PLAN Drawing · 13 Jul 2026
  • SUBMITTED PLANS Drawing · 13 Jul 2026
  • 02 - EXISTING SITE PLANS Drawing · 13 Jul 2026
  • 03 - EXISTING PLANS Drawing · 13 Jul 2026
  • 04 - EXISTING ELEVATIONS Drawing · 13 Jul 2026
  • 05 - PROPOSED SITE PLAN Drawing · 13 Jul 2026
  • 06 - PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 13 Jul 2026
  • 07 - PROPOSED MEZZANINE FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 13 Jul 2026
  • 08 - PROPOSED ELEVATIONS SHEET 1 Drawing · 13 Jul 2026
  • 09 - PROPOSED ELEVATIONS SHEET 2 Drawing · 13 Jul 2026
  • A LOCATION PLAN Drawing · 13 Jul 2026
  • APPLICATION PDF Application Form · 13 Jul 2026

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with West Lothian for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year West Lothian decided full applications in a median of 80 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About full applications

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • Abercorn School Newton West Lothian EH52 6PZ

    0572/LBC/26 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct

    Listed building consent for proposed external alterations including stonework, installation of new doors, replacement of exisitng doors, alterations to fenestration and the erection of a lightweight canopy structure to the front and rear of building

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 12 docs
  • Abercorn School Newton West Lothian EH52 6PZ

    0809/FUL/25 Submitted 3 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Change of use from office (Class 4) to school (Class 10)

    Withdrawn Full applications 6 docs
  • Land To North West Of Duntarvie Junction Newton West Lothian EH52 6PZ

    1006/FUL/25 Submitted 16 Dec 2025 300 yards away

    Formation of crossing point and cycleway/footpath

    Granted Full applications 3 docs

In West Lothian

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    Received 6 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 0619/FUL/26 Granted

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    Received 29 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
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    Received 25 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 0582/FUL/26 Granted

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    Change of use of agricultural land to form secure dog exercise field, improvement of access and formation of associated infrastructure including fencing, gates, parking and field shelter

    Received 17 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Full applications