Abercorn, West Lothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Abercorn, West Lothian.

West Lothian · Scotland · settlement

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About Abercorn

Abercorn is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Lothian, Scotland, approximately 5 km west of South Queensferry and near the south coast of the Firth of Forth. As of the 2011 Census, the parish had a population of 458, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

• Admin district: City of Edinburgh
• Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh West
• LSOA: Dalmeny and Newbridge - 07

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Abercorn.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Abercorn.

• Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
• Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
• Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
• Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
• Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
• Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
• Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
• Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Abercorn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Abercorn.

1. - Parkhead House Abercorn Newton West Lothian EH30 9SL
   Change of use from residential to short term let/B&B
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2023-09-25
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2. - Land At Parkhead Hopetoun Estate West Lothian
   Change of use from open space to a children's outdoor nursery and siting of shed
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2021-04-13
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3. - Airthrie Estates, North Greenriggs Field, Hopetoun, Linlithgow
   Change of use from agricultural land to outdoor activity area (class 11), erection of a 49 sqm timber building and formation of a car parking area (grid ref.308484 678082)
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2013-06-20
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A brief summary of Abercorn in West Lothian

Abercorn is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Lothian, Scotland, approximately 5 km west of South Queensferry and near the south coast of the Firth of Forth. As of the 2011 Census, the parish had a population of 458, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Abercorn a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Abercorn planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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