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Planning in Bellsquarry

Approved
88%
38 of 43 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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Around Bellsquarry

Postcode districts

EH54 135 applications in the last 12 monthsEH55 50 applications in the last 12 monthsEH49 150 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: West Lothian Council

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About Bellsquarry

Bellsquarry is a suburban area situated in the south-west of Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland. It borders the Murieston area to the east and the Dedridge area to the north, while the Brucefield industrial estate lies to its west. This location makes Bellsquarry an important consideration for planning applications related to residential development and local infrastructure in the region.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bellsquarry 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, Bellsquarry 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 Bellsquarry, 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, 45 planning applications were submitted near Bellsquarry. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (21), tree works (8), amendments (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bellsquarry?
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Bellsquarry. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bellsquarry?
The average planning decision time near Bellsquarry is 79 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 Bellsquarry?
The planning approval rate near Bellsquarry is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bellsquarry?
The most common type of planning application near Bellsquarry is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bellsquarry?
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