Bathgate, West Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bathgate, West Lothian.
West Lothian · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Bathgate are administered by West Lothian Council. View the full West Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bathgate
Bathgate, located in West Lothian, Scotland, is a vibrant town situated 5 miles west of Livingston and conveniently adjacent to the M8 motorway. The area encompasses several nearby villages, such as Blackburn, Whitburn, Stoneyburn, Armadale, Torphichen, and Fauldhouse, making it a focal point for regional development and planning activities. This strategic location and its surrounding communities may present various opportunities for planning applications and local infrastructure projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Bathgate and Linlithgow
- LSOA: Bathgate Hamilton Road
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bathgate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bathgate.
- 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 Bathgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
164 planning applications found near Bathgate.
- - 88 Cochrane Street Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4JD
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of house as short term let
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 3 The Glen Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4LJ
Erection of a single storey garage to side of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 31 Glenmavis Drive Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4BZ
Two storey extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 16 Jarvey Street Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4EZ
Change of use from hot food takeaway to a flat
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-08-25
View full details - - 25-39 Waverley Street Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4HX
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed sub-division and alterations to commercial unit for use class 4, 5 and 6
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - 2 Gardnerswell Villas Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4HJ
Change of use of domestic garage to dog grooming salon (Class 1A)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-11-21
View full details - - 19 Mansefield Court Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4HE
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of property as part-time short-term let
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 1 Mill Court Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4JY
Subdivision of HMO flat to create 3 flats
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - 58 Glenmavis Drive Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4DQ
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 7 Mavisbank Gardens Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4GW
Installation of dormer window and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-03-01
View full details - - Bathgate High Church Gideon Street Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4HB
Listed building consent for the installation of a zinc cast plaque on gatepiers
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - 58 Glenmavis Drive Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4DQ
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed extension to house
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - 64 Glenmavis Drive Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4DQ
Terracing of garden and erection of shed (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2023-07-27
View full details - - 17 Marmion Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4JB
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2023-07-07
View full details - - Willowbank 1 Burnside Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4PT
Change of use from house (class 9) to bed and breakfast accommodation (Class 7)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2023-05-26
View full details - - Land To North Of 69 Athol Terrace Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4DN
Planning permission in principle for the erection of a house
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2022-09-22
View full details - - Land To North Of Waverley Street (East Of Junction With Cochrane Street) Bathgate EH48 4JE
Prior notification/approval for installation of a 15m high telecommunications monopole with wraparound cabinet at base and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2022-09-08
View full details - - Willowbank 1 Burnside Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4PT
Change of use from house (class 9) to form 8 letting bedrooms
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2022-07-05
View full details - - 1 Hatfield Place Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4HQ
Erection of garden hut (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2022-06-29
View full details - - 25 Dundas Street Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4AS
Formation of driveway and parking (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2022-06-02
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A brief summary of Bathgate in West Lothian
Bathgate, located in West Lothian, Scotland, is a vibrant town situated 5 miles west of Livingston and conveniently adjacent to the M8 motorway. The area encompasses several nearby villages, such as Blackburn, Whitburn, Stoneyburn, Armadale, Torphichen, and Fauldhouse, making it a focal point for regional development and planning activities. This strategic location and its surrounding communities may present various opportunities for planning applications and local infrastructure projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bathgate a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bathgate 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 Bathgate
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Bathgate. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Bathgate.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Bathgate slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bathgate were full planning applications (41), advertising consent (9), amendments (7). Full planning applications account for 68% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 56 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
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