How long do planning decisions take near Adambrae?

The average planning decision time near Adambrae is 62 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Adambrae?

The planning approval rate near Adambrae is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Adambrae?

The most common type of planning application near Adambrae is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Adambrae?

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Adambrae, West Lothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Adambrae, West Lothian.

West Lothian · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Adambrae are administered by West Lothian Council. View the full West Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Adambrae

Adambrae is a residential neighbourhood in Livingston, Scotland, characterized by predominantly privately owned housing. The area features a small nature reserve and pond near Bluebell Glade, with the Adambrae burn meandering through the locality, providing potential opportunities for planning applications focused on residential development or conservation projects.

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lothian
Parliamentary constituency: Livingston
LSOA: Livingston Carmondean Greens North and Deer Park

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Adambrae.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Adambrae based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Adambrae.

- 6 Sycamore Glade Adambrae Livingston West Lothian EH54 9JG
Extension to house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-02-10
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- 31A Templar Rise Dedridge Livingston West Lothian EH54 6PJ
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-01-27
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- Land At Charlesfield Road (Cala Pinefields Site) Kirkton Campus Livingston West Lothian EH54 7GW
Felling of 4 Ash trees (no. 3016, 3017, 3019, 3024), 1 Larch tree (no. 3040) and 1 Beech tree (no. 2753), crown cleaning of 2 Beech trees (no. 2745, 2746), crown reduce 1 Beech tree (no. 3015), remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-01-12
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- 1 Gregory Road Kirkton Campus Livingston West Lothian EH54 7DR
Siting of a portacabin, a storage container and a welfare unit totalling 62sqm to form a food production and distribution facility
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-11-19
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- 8 Sundew Glade Adambrae Livingston West Lothian EH54 9JF
Change of use from house to short term let
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-07-30
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- 119 Staunton Rise Dedridge Livingston West Lothian EH54 6PA
Change of use from open space to private garden ground
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-03-14
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- 20 Cypress Glade Livingston West Lothian EH54 9JH
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-04-01
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- 15 Sundew Glade Adambrae Livingston West Lothian EH54 9JF
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed internal Alterations removal of loadbearing wall, installation of bi-fold doors, removal of french doors install window
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Adambrae in West Lothian

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

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Planning Activity in Adambrae

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Adambrae. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Adambrae.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Adambrae slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Adambrae were full planning applications (8), tree works (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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