How long do planning decisions take near Dedridge?

The average planning decision time near Dedridge is 62 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 Dedridge?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Dedridge?

The most common type of planning application near Dedridge is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Dedridge, West Lothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dedridge, West Lothian.

West Lothian · Scotland · settlement

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About Dedridge

Dedridge is a residential area situated in the southern part of Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland. Nestled between the Almondvale area to the north and Murieston to the south, Dedridge is a key location for potential planning applications, offering opportunities for development in a growing community.

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lothian
Parliamentary constituency: Livingston
LSOA: Livingston Howden West and Kirkton North

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dedridge.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dedridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Dedridge.

- 8 Ochiltree Crescent Mid Calder West Lothian EH53 0RT
Two storey extension to side and extension to the front of house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-04-21
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- 77 Ambrose Rise Dedridge Livingston West Lothian EH54 6JU
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of house as short term let
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-12-29
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- 27 Ochiltree Crescent Mid Calder West Lothian EH53 0RT
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-11-17
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- 103B Bankton Park West Murieston Livingston West Lothian EH54 9BS
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-05-02
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- 76 Falconer Rise Dedridge Livingston West Lothian EH54 6JF
Change of use from short term let to house (class 9)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-01-10
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- 76 Falconer Rise Dedridge Livingston West Lothian EH54 6JF
Change of use from residential to self catering accommodation/holiday let (renewal of temporary permission 0295/FUL/19)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2021-02-04
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- 76 Falconer Rise Dedridge Livingston West Lothian EH54 6JF
Change of use from residential to holiday let (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2019-04-01
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- 1 Almondview, Almondvale, Livingston, EH54 6QB
Erection of various illuminated signage (Grid Ref 306032 666934).
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2011-11-15
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- Former Petrol Filling Station, Almondvale Road, Almondvale, Livingston
Erection of 28 flats with associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2006-03-01
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A brief summary of Dedridge in West Lothian

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

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Planning Activity in Dedridge

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Dedridge. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

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

At 62 days on average, decisions near Dedridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Dedridge were full planning applications (13), amendments (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 19 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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