New Build approval rate in West Lothian
West Lothian approved 84.9% of new build applications, based on 667 decisions analysed.
Last updated: August 2026
84.9%
new build approval rate
667
New Build decisions
566
Approved
101
Refused
90.7%
West Lothian overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the West Lothian average (90.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in West Lothian
New Build
84.9%
West Lothian all applications
90.7%
Planning a new build in West Lothian?
84.9% get approved, but the odds vary by street. Your Full Planning Analysis shows exactly what gets approved and refused near your property.
✓ Your ward's new build approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable new build decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Free planning check for West Lothian →
✓ Nearest comparable new build decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Other project types in West Lothian
95.3%
91.6%
88.6%
89.2%
97.0%
95.4%
86.0%
85.0%
95.5%
93.3%
83.3%
100.0%