Planning outcomes in West Lothian are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is – — that's not noise, it's a fundamentally different planning environment depending on where you live.
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| # | Ward | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armadale & Blackridge | 1,239 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Linlithgow | 2,814 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Whitburn & Blackburn | 1,232 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Livingston North | 925 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Bathgate | 1,338 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Broxburn, Uphall & Winchburgh | 1,718 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Livingston South | 1,494 | – | – | – |
| 8 | East Livingston & East Calder | 1,710 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Fauldhouse & The Breich Valley | 1,311 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Blank Field | 12 | – | – | – |
An extension might sail through in Armadale & Blackridge but face serious resistance in Blank Field.
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– planning applications in West Lothian have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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