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1 Broombank Birches Mid Calder West Lothian EH53 0EA

Awaiting decision West Lothian 0697/TPO/26 Treeworks covered by a TPO

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Felling of 1 tree

As published by the council, reference 0697/TPO/26

Application record

Reference
0697/TPO/26
Type
Treeworks covered by a TPO
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
20 Aug 2026
Validated
31 Aug 2026
Ward
East Livingston & East Calder
Parish
Mid Calder
Postcode
EH53 0EA

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Aug 2026

    Received by West Lothian

  2. 31 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 2 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 26 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 64 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with West Lothian for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

About trees applications

How this application type works

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

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