Bo'ness, Falkirk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bo'ness, Falkirk.
Falkirk · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Bo'ness are administered by Falkirk Council. View the full Falkirk Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bo'ness
Bo'ness, a historic town and former burgh located on the south bank of the Firth of Forth in Scotland's Central Lowlands, is now part of the Falkirk council area. Situated 17 miles northwest of Edinburgh and approximately 6.75 miles east of Falkirk, Bo'ness had a population of 15,100 according to the 2011 census. Its coastal heritage and proximity to major urban centres make it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Falkirk
- Parliamentary constituency: Bathgate and Linlithgow
- LSOA: Blackness, Bo'ness - Carriden and Grahamsdyke - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bo'ness.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bo'ness.
- 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 Bo'ness based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Bo'ness.
- - 52 Dean Road Bo'ness EH51 9BB
Installation of Replacement Windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Brora 1 Church Road Bo'ness EH51 0EL
Conversion of Garage to Form Habitable Room
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 68 South Street Bo'ness EH51 9HA
Alterations to Shopfront
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 68 South Street Bo'ness EH51 9HA
Alterations to Listed Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 68 South Street Bo'ness EH51 9HA
Display of Illuminated and Non-illuminated Advertisements
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 4 57 North Street Bo'ness EH51 0AE
Internal Alterations (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - Land To The East Of 8 Providence Brae Providence Brae Bo'ness
Construction of Dwellinghouse (Amendment to P/21/0397/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - Oakdene 2 Church Wynd Bo'ness EH51 0AN
Replacement Windows
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-06-12
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A brief summary of Bo'ness in Falkirk
Bo'ness, a historic town and former burgh located on the south bank of the Firth of Forth in Scotland's Central Lowlands, is now part of the Falkirk council area. Situated 17 miles northwest of Edinburgh and approximately 6.75 miles east of Falkirk, Bo'ness had a population of 15,100 according to the 2011 census. Its coastal heritage and proximity to major urban centres make it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bo'ness a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bo'ness 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 Bo'ness
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Bo'ness. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bo'ness may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bo'ness were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (3), advertising consent (2). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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