Bathgate planning approval rate
Bathgate ward in West Lothian has a 89.5% approval rate based on 1,315 planning decisions. West Lothian overall: 90.8%.
Last updated: June 2026
89.5%
ward approval rate
1,315
Decisions
1,177
Approved
138
Refused
90.8%
West Lothian average
Bathgate is broadly in line with the West Lothian average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Bathgate compares
Bathgate ward
89.5%
West Lothian overall
90.8%
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Recent decisions in Bathgate
Display of 3 illuminated fascia signs and 3 window vinyl signs · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Erection of a shed (in retrospect) · Fri 22 May 2026
Site alterations comprising the installation of plant and associated works to fa · Tue 19 May 2026
Erection of timber decking to the front of house (in retrospect) · Thu 23 Apr 2026
Replacement of flat roof with pitched roof to side of house · Fri 17 Apr 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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