Craigshill, West Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Craigshill, West Lothian.
West Lothian · Scotland · settlement
About Craigshill
Craigshill is a residential area located in the eastern part of Livingston, Scotland. It is bordered to the west by the A899, with nearby communities including Howden, Ladywell, and Knightsridge, while the village of Mid Calder lies to the south. To the north, the area is adjacent to the Houston Industrial Estate and the village of Pumpherston, making it a strategically positioned location for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Livingston
- LSOA: Livingston Deans Parks Centre
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Craigshill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Craigshill.
- 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 Craigshill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
56 planning applications found near Craigshill.
- - Land Adjacent To Almond Road Craigshill Livingston West Lothian EH54 5AB
Prior Notification for the removal of an existing 11.7-metre-high telecommunication monopole with existing equipment cabinets and replacement with a 1no. 15-metre-high phase 8 monopole with wraparound
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Livingston Road West Of Etive Walk Craigshill Livingston
Erection of a 20m high telecommunications mast and associated ancillary equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Land North Of B7015, Mid Calder
Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions of planning permission 1036/P/21 (appeal ref : PPA-400-2136) for the erection of 93 houses and 8 flats covering details of buildings and structures, accesse
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Burnside Cottage Livingston West Lothian EH54 6DA
Change of use from open space to private garden ground, and erection of a 2m high boundary fence
Status: Unresolved | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Former Riverside Primary School Maree Walk Craigshill Livingston West Lothian EH54 5BP
Construction of a new three-storey primary school with integrated early years facility, external play spaces, landscaping, formation of a new car park and servicing areas with associated external comp
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 1 Craigengar Park Craigshill Livingston West Lothian EH54 5NY
Installation of external wall insulation, and installation of solar panels (as amended)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - New Almond House 44 Etive Walk Craigshill Livingston West Lothian EH54 5AB
Temporary part change of use from office (class 4) to retail (class 1A)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-03-10
View full details - - 1 Almond Road Craigshill Livingston West Lothian EH54 5ND
Display of 1 illuminated totem sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-10-16
View full details - - Former Car Showroom Almond Road West Livingston EH54 5AA
Demolition of car show room and erection of a 2,076sqm store with canopy, amended access, car parking, landscaping and other associated works (as amendment to 0593/FUL/23)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 1 Almond Road Craigshill Livingston West Lothian EH54 5ND
Display of 2 illuminated wall mounted billboards and 1 illuminated totem sign
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-07-30
View full details - - 2 The Steading South Lodge Avenue Mid Calder West Lothian EH53 0HH
Alterations to rear garden, erection of patio, fencing and shed (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - 2 The Steading South Lodge Avenue Mid Calder West Lothian EH53 0HH
Listed building consent for garden improvements including patio, fencing, bin storage and shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - 1 Almond Road Craigshill Livingston West Lothian EH54 5ND
Display of 2 illuminated canopy signs and 3 non-illuminated signs comprising 1 poster board, 1 poster display unit and 1 directional sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 1 Almond Road Craigshill Livingston West Lothian EH54 5ND
Application under Section 42 for the variation of conditions 1 (Site Investigation Report), 2 (Landscape Plan) and 3 (Public Art Plan) with respect to planning application 0593/FUL/23 for the 'Demolit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - 136 Braeside Park Mid Calder West Lothian EH53 0TB
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed installation of proposed rear patio doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Burnside Cottage Livingston West Lothian EH54 6DA
Change of use from public open space to garden ground and the erection of boundary fencing to a maximum height of 2.4m
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-02-26
View full details - - 23 New Calder Mill Road Mid Calder West Lothian EH54 6FT
Installation of a dormer window and balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2023-10-23
View full details - - 1 Almond Road Craigshill Livingston West Lothian EH54 5ND
Demolition of car showroom and erection of a 2,027sqm store with canopy amended access, car parking, landscaping and other associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2023-07-10
View full details - - 29 New Calder Mill Road Mid Calder West Lothian EH54 6FT
Alterations to house including garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2023-02-16
View full details - - 28 Selm Park Craigshill Livingston West Lothian EH54 5NU
Extension and alterations to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2022-04-11
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A brief summary of Craigshill in West Lothian
Craigshill is a residential area located in the eastern part of Livingston, Scotland. It is bordered to the west by the A899, with nearby communities including Howden, Ladywell, and Knightsridge, while the village of Mid Calder lies to the south. To the north, the area is adjacent to the Houston Industrial Estate and the village of Pumpherston, making it a strategically positioned location for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Craigshill a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Craigshill 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 Craigshill
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Craigshill. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Craigshill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Craigshill were full planning applications (13), advertising consent (5), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 23 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 6 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Livingston planning applications
- Dedridge planning applications
- Mid Calder planning applications
- Howden planning applications
- Pumpherston planning applications
- Almondvale planning applications
- Oakbank planning applications
- Murieston planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.