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Planning in Armadale

Approved
59%
20 of 30 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Armadale in the last 24 months, from West Lothian Council's planning register.

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About Armadale

Armadale is a residential town in West Lothian, Scotland, located between Bathgate and Blackridge. Once an ex-mining community known for its brick manufacturing, Armadale features a central Mains Street and various parks and green spaces, many situated on former industrial sites. Named after a Sutherland estate owned by Sir William Honeyman, the town offers a mix of heritage and community amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Armadale 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Armadale, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Armadale. Of these, 59% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), advertising consent (6), amendments (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Armadale?
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Armadale. The approval rate is 59%.
How long do planning decisions take near Armadale?
The average planning decision time near Armadale is 75 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 Armadale?
The planning approval rate near Armadale is 59%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Armadale?
The most common type of planning application near Armadale is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Armadale?
You can search and track planning applications near Armadale on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.