How long do planning decisions take near Falside?

The average planning decision time near Falside is 55 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 Falside?

The planning approval rate near Falside is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Falside?

The most common type of planning application near Falside is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Falside?

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Falside, West Lothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Falside, West Lothian.

West Lothian · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lothian
Parliamentary constituency: Bathgate and Linlithgow
LSOA: Blackridge West

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Falside.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Falside based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Falside.

- Corner Of Hardhill Road & Glasgow Road Bathgate EH48 2BW
Display of 1 non-illuminated pole mounted community notice board sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-02-24
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- 79 Meadowpark Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 2SP
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-10-29
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- 133 Glasgow Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 2QN
Erection of a class 1A retail unit (pharmacy) with basement storage space
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-10-28
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- 162 Hope Park Gardens Bathgate West Lothian EH48 2QX
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed garage conversion to habitable room
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-07-30
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- 103 Meadowpark Avenue Bathgate West Lothian EH48 2ST
Installation of dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-05-09
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- 96 Hope Park Gardens Bathgate West Lothian EH48 2QX
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed partial conversion of garage to create a wet room
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-06-10
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A brief summary of Falside in West Lothian

Falside 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 Falside a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Falside. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Falside.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Falside were full planning applications (8), amendments (5), advertising consent (4). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 17 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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