Howden, West Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Howden, West Lothian.
West Lothian · Scotland · settlement
About Howden
Howden is a market town and civil parish located in the Vale of York, within the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Situated north of the M62 along the A614 road, it is approximately 16 miles southeast of York and just 3 miles north of Goole, across the River Ouse. The town is notable for Howden Minster, one of the largest churches in the region, making it a point of interest for those engaged in planning applications and developments in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Livingston
- LSOA: Livingston Murieston Valley West
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Howden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Howden.
- 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 Howden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
119 planning applications found near Howden.
- - 4 Granby Avenue Howden Livingston West Lothian EH54 6LB
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of house as short term let
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 23 Granby Avenue Howden Livingston West Lothian EH54 6LB
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of house as a short term let
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 98 Columbia Avenue Howden Livingston West Lothian EH54 6PT
Felling and trimming of Common Lime, Norway Maple, Scots Pine, Sycamore and Poplar trees
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 14 Manitoba Avenue Howden Livingston West Lothian EH54 6LJ
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - Land At Beveridge Square Dedridge Livingston West Lothian EH54 6QF
Erection of 3no Class 1A units
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 96 Columbia Avenue Howden Livingston West Lothian EH54 6PT
Crown reduction of 6 trees
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Livingston Skatepark 4 Almondside Almondvale Livingston EH54 6QU
Listed building consent for structural and surface repairs to skatepark
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 98 Columbia Avenue Howden Livingston West Lothian EH54 6PT
Fell/reduce height of 9 Birch trees
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-04-03
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 95 Columbia Avenue Howden Livingston West Lothian EH54 6PT
Crown reduction of 20 plus trees
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Almond Valley Care Home 1 Almondside Almondvale Livingston West Lothian EH54 6QU
Display of 1 non-illuminated pole mounted sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - 49 Victoria Street Craigshill Livingston West Lothian EH54 5BQ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed alteration to existing window to form patio doors on rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - 10 Quebec Avenue Howden Livingston West Lothian EH54 6BT
Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of a house as a short-term let
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-01-17
View full details - - 20 Howden South Road Howden Livingston West Lothian EH54 6AT
Display of 2 illuminated fascia signs and 1 non-illuminated projecting sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2023-10-24
View full details - - Bonnington Main Quarry Cliftonhall Road Newbridge EH28 8PW
Consultation from City of Edinburgh Council on EIA scoping opinion 23/03630/SCO for southwesterly extension of quarry, erection of materials recycling plant, phased infill of the quarry void and resto
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - West Lothian Civic Centre Howden South Road Howden Livingston West Lothian EH54 6FF
Installation of 244 roof mounted solar panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - Land To North Of Craigspark Pump Track Craigshill Livingston
Display of 1 non-illuminated freestanding notice board
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2023-07-27
View full details - - Land To North Of Howden East Road (East Of Toronto Avenue) Livingston West Lothian EH54 6BU
Prior notification for installation of a 15m high telecommunications monopole with ancillary works
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2023-06-29
View full details - - 2 Kingsport Avenue Howden Livingston West Lothian EH54 6BA
Installation of a shallow pitch metal roof over three properties (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - 49 - 50 Manitoba Avenue Howden Livingston West Lothian EH54 6LJ
Selective branch removal from 1 no. semi-mature Norway Maple tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2022-07-14
View full details - - Club Earth Almondside Almondvale Livingston West Lothian EH54 6QU
Erection of a 66 bed care home with ancillary accommodation, associated car parking and landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2022-07-12
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A brief summary of Howden in West Lothian
Howden is a market town and civil parish located in the Vale of York, within the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Situated north of the M62 along the A614 road, it is approximately 16 miles southeast of York and just 3 miles north of Goole, across the River Ouse. The town is notable for Howden Minster, one of the largest churches in the region, making it a point of interest for those engaged in planning applications and developments in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Howden a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Howden 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 Howden
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Howden. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Howden.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Howden were full planning applications (19), advertising consent (12), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 41 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 6 applications
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