EH53 planning approval rate
The EH53 postcode area falls under West Lothian council, which has a 90.7% planning approval rate based on 13,423 decisions.
Last updated: April 2026
90.7%
West Lothian approval rate
What this means for EH53
If you're planning a project in the EH53 area, your application will be decided by West Lothian council. Based on historical data, around 9.3% of applications are refused. The approval rate varies by ward and application type — use our free tool to check your specific property.
What gets approved near your property?
In West Lothian, 1 in 11 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Pro Report gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:
✓ Ward-level approval rates for your exact area
✓ Common refusal reasons in West Lothian
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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✓ Common refusal reasons in West Lothian
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 13,423 decisions.
West Lothian approval by application type
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90.7%