How long do planning decisions take near Croftmalloch?

The average planning decision time near Croftmalloch is 71 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 Croftmalloch?

The planning approval rate near Croftmalloch is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Croftmalloch?

The most common type of planning application near Croftmalloch is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Croftmalloch?

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Croftmalloch, West Lothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Croftmalloch, West Lothian.

West Lothian · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lothian
Parliamentary constituency: Livingston
LSOA: Stoneyburn Central

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Croftmalloch.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Croftmalloch.

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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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Croftmalloch based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Croftmalloch.

- 21 Mansewood Crescent Whitburn West Lothian EH47 8HA
Rear and side extensions to house (amendment to 0866/H/25)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-01-15
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- 25 West Main Street Whitburn West Lothian EH47 0QB
Installation of roof mounted refrigeration plant
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-12-19
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- 21 Mansewood Crescent Whitburn West Lothian EH47 8HA
Rear and side extensions to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-10-23
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- Land To South East Of Torcroft Raeburn Crescent Whitburn EH47 8HQ
Erection of residential supported accommodation facility for young people
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-10-04
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- 30-32 East Main Street Whitburn West Lothian EH47 0RB
Installation of floodlighting to football pitch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-05-15
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A brief summary of Croftmalloch in West Lothian

Croftmalloch is a settlement located in West Lothian, Scotland.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Croftmalloch a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Croftmalloch 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 Croftmalloch

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Croftmalloch. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Croftmalloch maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 71 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 Croftmalloch were full planning applications (6), amendments (2), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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