East Calder, West Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Calder, West Lothian.
West Lothian · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in East Calder are administered by West Lothian Council. View the full West Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East Calder
East Calder is a village in West Lothian, Scotland, situated approximately one mile east of Mid Calder and one mile west of Wilkieston. It is part of 'the Calders', a trio of closely-knit communities located west of Edinburgh and south of Livingston's New Town, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Livingston
- LSOA: East Calder Main Street East, Raw Holdings and Camps
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Calder.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Calder.
- 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 East Calder based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
247 planning applications found near East Calder.
- - Land At Ben Macdui Drive Raw Holdings East Calder West Lothian EH53 0UY
Erection of 4 houses (change to house types consented under 0198/FUL/15 at plots 117, 164, 165, 166)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 6 Langton Place East Calder West Lothian EH53 0FA
Erection of two garden structures (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 7 Langton Avenue East Calder West Lothian EH53 0DR
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - East Calder Health Centre 147 Main Street East Calder West Lothian EH53 0EW
Partial replacement of roof covering to the ground floor pitched roofs with zinc sheeting, replacement of entrance porch, and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 129 Main Street East Calder West Lothian EH53 0EP
Display of 1 illuminated fascia sign and 1 window vinyl sign (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Raw Holdings East Calder West Lothian
Modification of planning obligation relating to planning permission 0081/FUL/12 to replace definition of non-denominational secondary education contribution
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Raw Holdings East Calder West Lothian
Modification of planning obligation relating to planning permission 0823/FUL/13 to replace definition of non-denominational secondary education contribution
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - East Calder Primary School 9 Langton Road East Calder West Lothian EH53 0BL
Amendment to existing permission for new primary school (0629/FUL/22) to incorporate partial retention of building and alteration to nursery with associated changes to landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - 73 Queens Gardens East Calder Livingston West Lothian EH53 0EG
Two storey extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-05-05
View full details - - Land North Of Hoghill Farm Oakbank Road East Calder West Lothian EH53 0JR
Display of 1 non-illuminated pole mounted sign (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-05-01
View full details - - 16 Queens Gardens East Calder West Lothian EH53 0EQ
Two storey extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-04-30
View full details - - 6 Oakbank Avenue East Calder West Lothian EH53 0DT
Extension and alterations to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-04-15
View full details - - 249 Main Street East Calder West Lothian EH53 0EL
Planning permission in principle for the erection of a house
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-04-08
View full details - - Grove Cottage 236 Main Street East Calder West Lothian EH53 0EJ
Formation of a driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-04-03
View full details - - 36 Queens Gardens East Calder West Lothian EH53 0EF
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-11-26
View full details - - 8 Langton Crescent East Calder West Lothian EH53 0AF
Extension to side of house (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-09-24
View full details - - 129 Main Street East Calder West Lothian EH53 0EP
Display of 2 non-illuminated projecting signs, 1 illuminated fascia sign, 3 non-illuminated wall mounted signs and 1 window vinyl sign (in retrospect)
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Land North Of Hoghill Farm Oakbank Road East Calder
Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions (Condition 2.g and Condition 4) of planning permission 0176/P/21 relating to Drainage Impact Assessment and Sustainable Drainage System (Option 2)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Land North Of Hoghill Farm Oakbank Road East Calder
Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions (Condition 2.g and Condition 4) of planning permission 0176/P/21 relating to Drainage Impact Assessment and Sustainable Drainage System (option 1)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Land North Of Hoghill Farm Oakbank Road East Calder
Approval of matters specified in conditions of planning permission 0176/P/21 for the erection of 86 houses and 4 flats (amended from 82 houses and 8 flats) with associated access, open space, landscap
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-09-03
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A brief summary of East Calder in West Lothian
East Calder is a village in West Lothian, Scotland, situated approximately one mile east of Mid Calder and one mile west of Wilkieston. It is part of 'the Calders', a trio of closely-knit communities located west of Edinburgh and south of Livingston's New Town, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes East Calder a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Calder 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 East Calder
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near East Calder. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. East Calder maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 72 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 East Calder were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (5). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 31 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.