Linlithgow planning approval rate
Linlithgow ward in West Lothian has a 92.1% approval rate based on 2,794 planning decisions. West Lothian overall: 90.7%.
Last updated: August 2026
92.1%
ward approval rate
2,794
Decisions
2,574
Approved
220
Refused
90.7%
West Lothian average
Linlithgow is broadly in line with the West Lothian average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Linlithgow compares
Linlithgow ward
92.1%
West Lothian overall
90.7%
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Recent decisions in Linlithgow
Erection of a 1.5 storey house and single garage and demolition of existing gara · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Replacement windows and repairs to stonework · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Listed building consent for replacement of windows and repairs to stonework · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Alterations to garage · Mon 03 Aug 2026
Installation of front and rear dormers. · Wed 29 Jul 2026
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