Broxburn, West Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Broxburn, West Lothian.
West Lothian · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Broxburn are administered by West Lothian Council. View the full West Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Broxburn
Broxburn is a town in West Lothian, Scotland, located 12 miles from Edinburgh and 5 miles from Edinburgh Airport. Originally known as Easter Strathbock, it evolved into Broxburn by 1600 and experienced significant growth during the Victorian era due to shale oil extraction. Today, with a mix of historic and modern residential developments, Broxburn has expanded into a conurbation with Uphall, making it an increasingly relevant area for planning applications and urban development.
Population: 15,440 (2016)
District: West Lothian
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Livingston
- LSOA: Broxburn Kirkhill South West
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Broxburn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broxburn.
- 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 Broxburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Broxburn.
- - 9 Greendykes Road Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5AF
Display of 1 non-illuminated fascia sign and 1 non-illuminated window sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Land To South Of 15A Albyn Cottages Greendykes Road Broxburn EH52 6PJ
Crowd reduction of 1 Beech, 10 Sycamore and 5 Birch trees to gain 2m clearance from low voltage powerline
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 23 Blairmuir Terrace East Main Street Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5HF
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of house as short term let
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Masonic Lodge 102 East Main Street Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5EG
Change of use from public hall (Class 10) to hotel (Class 7) with ancillary restaurant (Class 3) and public house (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 15 Hall Road Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5HR
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed formation of a window
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 30 East Main Street Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5AE
Install security roller shutter (light grey)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 19C Greendykes Road Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5AF
Change of use from tattoo parlour (Class 1A) to childcare facility (Class 10)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 8 Greendykes Road Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5AG
Installation of external extractor flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 45B West Main Street Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5RQ
Crown lifting of 1 Sycamore tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 13 Liggat Place Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5EU
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed rear extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 57 - 61 East Main Street Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5EE
Display of 1 illuminated fascia sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-05-27
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A brief summary of Broxburn in West Lothian
Broxburn is a town in West Lothian, Scotland, located 12 miles from Edinburgh and 5 miles from Edinburgh Airport. Originally known as Easter Strathbock, it evolved into Broxburn by 1600 and experienced significant growth during the Victorian era due to shale oil extraction. Today, with a mix of historic and modern residential developments, Broxburn has expanded into a conurbation with Uphall, making it an increasingly relevant area for planning applications and urban development. The settlement has a population of approximately 15,440 (2016 estimate). It sits within the West Lothian district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Broxburn a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Broxburn 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 Broxburn
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Broxburn. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 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 Broxburn.
The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Broxburn were full planning applications (8), amendments (5), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 13 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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