How long do planning decisions take near Eliburn?

The average planning decision time near Eliburn is 50 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 Eliburn?

The planning approval rate near Eliburn is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Eliburn?

The most common type of planning application near Eliburn is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Eliburn?

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Eliburn, West Lothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Eliburn, West Lothian.

West Lothian · Scotland · settlement

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About Eliburn

Eliburn is a predominantly residential area located in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland. It is surrounded by the neighborhoods of Deans to the north, Ladywell to the east, and Livingston Village to the south, making it a key part of the local community and a focal point for planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lothian
Parliamentary constituency: Livingston
LSOA: Uphall Station West and Houstoun Industrial Estate

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Eliburn.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Eliburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Eliburn.

- 18 Oldwood Place Eliburn Livingston West Lothian EH54 6UJ
Extension to house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-02-13
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- 17 Eastcroft Court Livingston Village Livingston West Lothian EH54 7ET
Part change of use of a domestic garage to a dog grooming studio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-09-16
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A brief summary of Eliburn in West Lothian

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

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Planning Activity in Eliburn

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Eliburn. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Eliburn.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Eliburn were full planning applications (11), amendments (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 15 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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