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Planning in Broxburn

Approved
62%
16 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 15,440 (2016 estimate). It sits within the West Lothian district.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Broxburn, 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, 31 planning applications were submitted near Broxburn. Of these, 62% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), amendments (5), tree works (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Broxburn?
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Broxburn. The approval rate is 62%.
How long do planning decisions take near Broxburn?
The average planning decision time near Broxburn is 72 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 Broxburn?
The planning approval rate near Broxburn is 62%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Broxburn?
The most common type of planning application near Broxburn is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Broxburn?
You can search and track planning applications near Broxburn on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.