Almondvale, West Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Almondvale, West Lothian.
West Lothian · Scotland · settlement
About Almondvale
Almondvale Stadium, situated in the Almondvale area of Livingston, West Lothian, serves as the home ground for the Scottish Premiership club Livingston since 1995. With an all-seater capacity of 9,713, it is a key venue in the region, making it relevant for those researching planning applications related to sports facilities and local infrastructure developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Livingston
- LSOA: Livingston Deans South
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Almondvale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Almondvale.
- 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 Almondvale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
250 planning applications found near Almondvale.
- - 41 Nigel Rise Dedridge Livingston West Lothian EH54 6LT
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of house as short term let
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Former Xcite Livingston Site Almondvale Parkway Almondvale Livingston West Lothian EH54 6ZW
Proposal of application notice for a residential development of 1.106ha development area with associated car parking, landscaping and access arrangements
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 339 The Elements Almondvale Avenue Almondvale Livingston West Lothian EH54 6GS
Formation of delivery hatch in shopfront glazing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 339 The Elements Almondvale Avenue Almondvale Livingston West Lothian EH54 6GS
Display of 2 illuminated fascia signs and 1 illuminated menu box sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Units 34 - 38 Almondvale Avenue Almondvale Livingston West Lothian EH54 6QX
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed external alterations to create new door openings in rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - 8-11 Almondvale South Almondvale Livingston West Lothian EH54 6HR
Display of 2 illuminated building mounted signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 12 Almondvale Centre Almondvale South Almondvale Livingston West Lothian EH54 6NB
Siting of mobile snack bar
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - Unit 17C The Centre Almondvale Livingston EH54 6HR
Change of use from Class 1A (retail) to Class 3 (restaurant) and sui generis (hot food takeaway)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - Car Park 1 The Centre Almondvale Livingston West Lothian EH54 6HR
Display of 2 illuminated wall mounted digital advertising displays
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Almondvale Centre 73 Almondvale South Almondvale Livingston West Lothian EH54 6HR
Change of use of the second floor from vacant unit to restaurant (Class 3) and hot food take away (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Aldi Foodstore Ltd Almondvale Road Almondvale Livingston West Lothian EH54 6HP
Re-roofing of building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Livingston Designer Outlet Centre Almondvale Avenue Livingston West Lothian EH54 6QX
Change of use of storage unit and mall space to form food and beverage unit (class 3) including extension of 67 sq m for external (mall) seating area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-12-17
View full details - - Land At Almondvale South Almondvale Livingston West Lothian EH54 6FX
Installation of EV charging stations and associated works (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-10-18
View full details - - 5 The Parkway Retail Square Almondvale Parkway Almondvale Livingston West Lothian EH54 6ZW
Dsiplay of 2 illuminated fascia signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Civic Square Almondvale Centre Almondvale Avenue Livingston EH54 6QP
Siting of free standing mobile banking pod
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-09-18
View full details - - Civic Square Almondvale Centre Almondvale Avenue Livingston EH54 6QP
Display of 3 wall mounted vinyl signs, two logos, and 2 window displays, on banking pod (non-illuminated)
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-09-18
View full details - - Unit 301 The Centre Livingston EH54 6HR
Change of use from retail (Class 1) to leisure (Class 11), food and drink (Class 3), and go-karting (sui generis), including minor alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-09-03
View full details - - 304 The Elements Almondvale Avenue Almondvale Livingston West Lothian EH54 6GS
Display of 2 illuminated fascia signs, 1 illuminated column wall mounted sign, 2 non-illuminated projecting signs, 2 illuminated menu case signs, 4 non-illuminated planter signs and window vinyl signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-08-28
View full details - - Almondvale South Almondvale Livingston EH54 6NB
Prior notification for the installation of a 20m high telecommunications monople and associated equipment cabinets
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - Unit 118 The Centre Almondvale Livingston West Lothian EH54 6HR
Change of use from blood donor centre (Class 1A) to to amusement arcade (sui generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-05-30
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A brief summary of Almondvale in West Lothian
Almondvale Stadium, situated in the Almondvale area of Livingston, West Lothian, serves as the home ground for the Scottish Premiership club Livingston since 1995. With an all-seater capacity of 9,713, it is a key venue in the region, making it relevant for those researching planning applications related to sports facilities and local infrastructure developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Almondvale a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Almondvale 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.
Planning Activity in Almondvale
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Almondvale. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Almondvale.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Almondvale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Almondvale were full planning applications (16), advertising consent (7), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 30 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 4 applications
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