Greenrigg, West Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greenrigg, West Lothian.
West Lothian · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Greenrigg are administered by West Lothian Council. View the full West Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Greenrigg
Greenrigg is a hamlet located in the western part of West Lothian, Scotland. This quaint community offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to nearby urban areas, making it an interesting consideration for planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Airdrie and Shotts
- LSOA: Stane - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greenrigg.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greenrigg.
- 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 Greenrigg based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
42 planning applications found near Greenrigg.
- - 16 Burnbrae Road Greenrigg West Lothian ML7 5QZ
Formation of a driveway (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 9 Dyke Road Greenrigg Harthill West Lothian ML7 5QT
Extension to house and installation of dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2022-07-28
View full details - - 9 Dyke Road Greenrigg West Lothian ML7 5QT
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed attic conversion, dormer window and extension to house
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2022-04-26
View full details - - Land At East Main Street Greenrigg Harthill West Lothian
Installation of 2 metal flower basket poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2021-04-27
View full details - - East Main Street Greenrigg Harthill West Lothian
Display of village entrance sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2021-02-16
View full details - - 5 Dyke Court Greenrigg West Lothian ML7 5RH
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed conversion of garage to habitable room
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2021-01-12
View full details - - 11 Dyke Court Greenrigg West Lothian ML7 5RH
Replacement of flat roof with pitched roof and alterations to first floor door opening
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2020-12-17
View full details - - Various Locations Murdostoun Crescent Harthill North Lanarkshire
Proposed Broadband Cabinets - Various Locations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2020-01-03
View full details - - 7 Park Road Greenrigg Harthill Shotts West Lothian ML7 5RB
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2017-09-29
View full details - - 15 Park Road, Greenrigg, Harthill, ML7 5RB
Erection of a boundary fence. (Grid Ref 291204, 664716)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2016-08-15
View full details - - 18 Burnbrae Road, Greenrigg, Harthill, ML7 5QZ
Reroofing of conservatory (grid ref. 291066 664616)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2016-07-21
View full details - - Greenrigg Farm, Whitburn, EH47 0AA
Erection of a 86m high (to blade tip) wind turbine (grid ref. 291875 664122)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2013-11-08
View full details - - Couch Farm, Harthill, ML7 5TA
EIA screening opinion for the erection of an 86 m high (to blade tip) wind turbine (grid ref. 291750 663980)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2013-03-14
View full details - - 19 Greenrigg Cottages, East Main Street, Greenrigg, Harthill, ML7 5QP
Erection of a house (grid ref. 291103 664497)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2012-07-02
View full details - - Couch Farm, Harthill, ML7 5TA
Certificate of Lawfulness for extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2012-03-05
View full details - - 19 Greenrigg Cottages East Main Street Greenrigg Harthill Shotts West Lothian ML7 5QP
Erection of a house (grid ref. 291103 664497)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2012-01-09
View full details - - 19 Greenrigg Cottages, East Main Street, Greenrigg, Harthill, ML7 5QP
Erection of a house (grid ref. 291103 664497)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2011-10-06
View full details - - 11 Greenrigg Cottages, East Main Street, Greenrigg, ML7 5QP
Extension to house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2009-05-27
View full details - - 13 Burnbrae Road, Greenrigg, Harthill, ML7 5QZ
Two storey extension to house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2008-07-04
View full details - - 13 Burnbrae Road, Greenrigg, Harthill, ML7 5QZ
Two storey extension to house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2008-04-17
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A brief summary of Greenrigg in West Lothian
Greenrigg is a hamlet located in the western part of West Lothian, Scotland. This quaint community offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to nearby urban areas, making it an interesting consideration for planning applications and developments in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Greenrigg a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greenrigg 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 Greenrigg
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Greenrigg. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Greenrigg may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Greenrigg slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Greenrigg were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 60% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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