Planning outcomes in West Lothian are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is 5.4% — 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 | Livingston South | 1,452 | 1,361 | 91 | 93.7% |
| 2 | Linlithgow | 2,738 | 2,520 | 218 | 92.0% |
| 3 | Blank Field | 12 | 11 | 1 | 91.7% |
| 4 | Broxburn, Uphall & Winchburgh | 1,660 | 1,508 | 152 | 90.8% |
| 5 | Fauldhouse & The Breich Valley | 1,281 | 1,159 | 122 | 90.5% |
| 6 | Livingston North | 900 | 814 | 86 | 90.4% |
| 7 | East Livingston & East Calder | 1,665 | 1,494 | 171 | 89.7% |
| 8 | Bathgate | 1,300 | 1,165 | 135 | 89.6% |
| 9 | Whitburn & Blackburn | 1,205 | 1,079 | 126 | 89.5% |
| 10 | Armadale & Blackridge | 1,205 | 1,064 | 141 | 88.3% |
An extension might sail through in Livingston South but face serious resistance in Armadale & Blackridge.
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1,244 planning applications in West Lothian have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A £79 report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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