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Change of use (residential) approval rate in West Lothian

West Lothian approved – of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,276 decisions analysed.

Last updated: October 2026

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change of use (residential) approval rate
1,276
Change of use (residential) decisions
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Approved
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Refused
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West Lothian overall

How change of use (residential) applications compare in West Lothian

Change of use (residential) (1,276 decided)
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West Lothian all applications (10,817 decided)
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Other project types in West Lothian

Other extension (3,972 decided)
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Garage and parking (1,738 decided)
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New build (674 decided)
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Dormer (502 decided)
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Outbuilding (488 decided)
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Conservatory (396 decided)
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Rear extension (89 decided)
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Annex (44 decided)
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Side extension (41 decided)
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Flat conversion (22 decided)
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Loft conversion (15 decided)
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Basement (12 decided)
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HMO (10 decided)
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