Kirkhill, West Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kirkhill, West Lothian.
West Lothian · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Kirkhill are administered by West Lothian Council. View the full West Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Bathgate and Linlithgow
- LSOA: Winchburgh Niddry Road
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirkhill.
- 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 Kirkhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Kirkhill.
- - 174 West Main Street Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5JY
Extension to flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 15 Port Buchan Broxburn West Lothian EH52 6HN
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed replacement of existing rear extension with new rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 73 Pyothall Road Broxburn West Lothian EH52 6HW
Demolition of house (in retrospect) and erection of a new house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 49B West Main Street Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5RL
Installation of replacement access gate (in retrospect) and variation to approved materials/finishes (0648/FUL/18)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 73 Pyothall Road Broxburn West Lothian EH52 6HW
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 18 Holygate Place Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5RW
Erection of a summer house, decking and fence (in retropect), and proposed decking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-04-15
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A brief summary of Kirkhill in West Lothian
Kirkhill 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 Kirkhill a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kirkhill 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 Kirkhill
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Kirkhill. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Kirkhill.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Kirkhill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kirkhill were full planning applications (10), amendments (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 13 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Broxburn planning applications
- Uphall planning applications
- Burnside planning applications
- Ecclesmachan planning applications
- Uphall Station planning applications
- Winchburgh planning applications
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- Newliston planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.