How long do planning decisions take near Greenburn?

The average planning decision time near Greenburn is 54 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 Greenburn?

The planning approval rate near Greenburn is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Greenburn?

The most common type of planning application near Greenburn is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Greenburn?

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Greenburn, West Lothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Greenburn, West Lothian.

West Lothian · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lothian
Parliamentary constituency: Bathgate and Linlithgow
LSOA: Blackburn Centre

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Greenburn.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Greenburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Greenburn.

- 105 Barton Terrace Fauldhouse West Lothian EH47 9LL
Erection of a garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-02-05
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- 3 Burnbrae Fauldhouse West Lothian EH47 9HH
Two storey extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-04-01
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- 3 Burnbrae Fauldhouse West Lothian EH47 9HH
Two storey extension to house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-02-12
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- 10 Main Street Fauldhouse West Lothian EH47 9HX
Display of 1 non-illuminated wall mounted notice board
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-02-23
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- Eastfield Development Centre 2 Eastfield Road Fauldhouse West Lothian EH47 9LE
Display of 1 non-illuminated enclosure mounted notice board
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Greenburn in West Lothian

Greenburn 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 Greenburn a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Greenburn. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Greenburn.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Greenburn were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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