Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in West Lothian

West Lothian approved 85.4% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,251 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

85.4%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,251

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,068

Approved

183

Refused

90.8%

West Lothian overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the West Lothian average (90.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in West Lothian

Change of Use (Residential) (1,251 decided)

85.4%

West Lothian all applications (13,611 decided)

90.8%

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