Bathgate planning approval rate
Bathgate ward in West Lothian has a 89.6% approval rate based on 1,331 planning decisions. West Lothian overall: 90.7%.
Last updated: August 2026
89.6%
ward approval rate
1,331
Decisions
1,192
Approved
139
Refused
90.7%
West Lothian average
Bathgate is broadly in line with the West Lothian average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Bathgate compares
Bathgate ward
89.6%
West Lothian overall
90.7%
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Recent decisions in Bathgate
Erection of 4 houses with associated works · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Change of use from house to short term let · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Alterations to shopfront to form banking hub · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Erection of double storey modular office accommodation (in retrospect) · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Formation of outdoor seating area with retractable awning · Tue 04 Aug 2026
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