Search Bathgate planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Bathgate · updated daily · West Lothian Council
- 2 Mill Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4JJAwaiting decisionDisplay of 1 illuminated fascia sign and 3 illuminated wall mounted signsReceived 6 Nov 20260916/A/26
- 109 Mill Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4JHAwaiting decisionProposed change of use from permanent residential into a short-term letReceived 15 Oct 20260806/FUL/26
- The Flat 5 Main Street Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4HPAwaiting decisionChange of use from a flat to a house in multiple occupation (HMO)Received 15 Oct 20260820/FUL/26
- Land West Of Mossbank Cottages Drumcross BathgateAwaiting decisionFormation of a turning head and widening of the site access consented under 0062/FUL/24 and made permanent by 0319/FUL/25 to serve consented battery energy storage system (BESS)Received 28 Sep 20260793/FUL/26
- Footway At Bathgate Partnership Centre South Bridge Street Bathgate EH48 1TSRefusedInstallation of BT street hub unit incorporating 2 digital advertising displaysReceived 31 Aug 2026Decided 19 Oct 20260627/FUL/26
Planning in Bathgate
- Approved
- 76%
- 51 of 64 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bathgate in the last 24 months, from West Lothian Council's planning register.
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Around Bathgate
Postcode districts
EH48 137 applications in the last 12 monthsEH47 70 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: West Lothian Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bathgate area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bathgate a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Bathgate, 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, 75 planning applications were submitted near Bathgate. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (37), advertising consent (7), amendments (6).