Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in West Lothian

West Lothian approved 85.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 1,258 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

85.5%

change of use (residential) approval rate

1,258

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

1,075

Approved

183

Refused

90.7%

West Lothian overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the West Lothian average (90.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in West Lothian

Change of Use (Residential) (1,258 decided)

85.5%

West Lothian all applications (13,717 decided)

90.7%

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