Armadale, West Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Armadale, West Lothian.
West Lothian · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Armadale are administered by West Lothian Council. View the full West Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Bathgate and Linlithgow
- LSOA: Bathgate Kirk Road and Kaim Park
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Armadale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Armadale.
- 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 Armadale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Armadale.
- - 1 North Street Armadale West Lothian EH48 3QB
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of office as a flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land At Junction Of James Street And High Academy Street Armadale West Lothian EH48 3JE
Erection of 2 houses
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 7 North Street Armadale West Lothian EH48 3QB
Alterations to pharmacy including installation of script dispensing robot
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 7 Honeyman Court Armadale West Lothian EH48 3RF
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 87 South Street Armadale West Lothian EH48 3EU
Alterations to shop front and form door in existing window opening
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 68-70 West Main Street Armadale West Lothian EH48 3QA
Change of use from shop (Class 1A) to form a house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 39 South Street Armadale West Lothian EH48 3ET
Display of 1 illuminated ATM sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - Former Nursery Academy Street Armadale West Lothian EH48 3JD
Planning permission in principle for the formation of 5 residential plots with new road access
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Former Nursery Academy Street Armadale West Lothian EH48 3JD
Listed building consent to demolish former nursery
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 21 West Main Street Armadale West Lothian EH48 3PZ
Installation of a prescription collection machine to shopfront
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Armadale in West Lothian
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Armadale a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Armadale
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Armadale. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Armadale.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Armadale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Armadale were full planning applications (9), amendments (2), advertising consent (2). Full planning applications account for 53% 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, 15 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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