What percentage of planning applications does West Lothian approve?

West Lothian approves approximately –% of planning applications, based on 10,771 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has West Lothian decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 10,771 planning decisions published by West Lothian.

What is the refusal rate for West Lothian planning applications?

West Lothian refuses approximately –% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in West Lothian?

The typical planning application in West Lothian takes 8.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 465 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how West Lothian compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in West Lothian

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Installation of a rear dormer and rooflights

0687/H/26 · Livingston North

Approved

2 days ago

Listed building consent for external alterations including removal of a chimney

0623/LBC/26 · Linlithgow

Approved

2 days ago

External alterations and extension to roof structure to form a dormer to the rea

0619/FUL/26 · Linlithgow

Approved

2 days ago

Extension to house

0674/H/26 · Broxburn, Uphall & Winchburgh

Approved

2 days ago

Extension to house

0670/H/26 · Bathgate

Approved

2 days ago

Alterations and extension to house

0597/H/26 · Livingston South

Approved

5 days ago

Listed building consent for replacement pillar

0171/LBC/26 · Linlithgow

Approved

5 days ago

Erection of a garage

0601/H/26 · Fauldhouse & The Breich Valley

Approved

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This page analyses 10,771 planning decisions made by West Lothian, from June 2025 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the West Lothian planning approval rates page.

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