How long do planning decisions take near East Whitburn?

The average planning decision time near East Whitburn is 56 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 East Whitburn?

The planning approval rate near East Whitburn is 40%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near East Whitburn?

The most common type of planning application near East Whitburn is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near East Whitburn?

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East Whitburn, West Lothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Whitburn, West Lothian.

West Lothian · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in East Whitburn are administered by West Lothian Council. View the full West Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About East Whitburn

East Whitburn is a small village in West Lothian, Scotland, located adjacent to the mining town of Whitburn. Recently, the area has seen significant growth due to the development of large residential properties. The village features essential amenities, including a local store and a hairdresser along its main road, making it an attractive location for prospective residents and planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lothian
Parliamentary constituency: Livingston
LSOA: Longridge

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Whitburn.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Whitburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near East Whitburn.

- Land To South Of A705 / A801 Junction Swineabbey East Whitburn West Lothian EH47 8AB
Display of 1 non-illuminated pole mounted sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-05-19
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- Land At Redmill Industrial Estate East Whitburn West Lothian EH47 0RJ
Planning permission in principle for erection of padel court building with associated parking, storage, soft play, cafe and changing facilities
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-10-17
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- Land At J4M8 Storage And Distribution Park Bathgate West Lothian EH48 2FB
Display of 1 non-illuminated pole mounted sign
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-09-30
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- Land To South East Of M8 J4 (East Of A801) East Whitburn West Lothian EH47 0JY
Change of use of land to form dog exercise field including parking, siting of storage containers and fencing
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-07-10
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- Land To East Of 10 Barns Court East Whitburn West Lothian EH47 8ET
Erection of a house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2023-12-01
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A brief summary of East Whitburn in West Lothian

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

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

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near East Whitburn. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near East Whitburn.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near East Whitburn were full planning applications (3), advertising consent (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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