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Outbuilding approval rate in West Lothian

West Lothian approved 89.1% of outbuilding applications, based on 476 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

89.1%
outbuilding approval rate
476
Outbuilding decisions
424
Approved
52
Refused
90.8%
West Lothian overall

Outbuilding applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the West Lothian average (90.8%).

How outbuilding compares in West Lothian

Outbuilding (476 decided)
89.1%
West Lothian all applications (13,611 decided)
90.8%

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Other project types in West Lothian

Extension (General) (3,926 decided)
95.3%
Garage / Parking (1,700 decided)
91.6%
85.4%
New Build (665 decided)
84.8%
Dormer (491 decided)
88.6%
Conservatory (394 decided)
97.0%
Rear Extension (86 decided)
95.3%
Annex (42 decided)
88.1%
Side Extension (40 decided)
85.0%
Flat Conversion (22 decided)
95.5%
Loft Conversion (15 decided)
93.3%
Basement (12 decided)
83.3%
100.0%
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