Livingston, West Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Livingston, West Lothian.
West Lothian · Scotland · Town
About Livingston
Livingston, the largest town in West Lothian, Scotland, was designated as a new town in 1962, making it the fourth of its kind in the post-war era. Named after the nearby village, it was developed along the River Almond and lies about 15 miles west of Edinburgh and 30 miles east of Glasgow. Its proximity to Broxburn to the northeast and Bathgate to the northwest makes it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Livingston
- LSOA: Livingston Carmondean Avenues North
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Livingston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Livingston.
- 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 Livingston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Livingston.
- - 8 Beech Grove Craigshill Livingston West Lothian EH54 5JJ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of house as short term let
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 1 Katherine Street Craigshill Livingston West Lothian EH54 5HJ
Reinstatement of fire damaged flatted property, replacement of roof and coverings, wall finishes and bin store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2022-09-07
View full details - - St Andrews Roman Catholic Church, 126A Victoria Street, Craigshill, Livingston, EH54 5BJ
Installation of new doors and minor alterations (grid ref. 306197 668006)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2010-05-11
View full details - - 67 Melbourne Street, Craigshill, Livingston
Erection of a conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2007-02-27
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A brief summary of Livingston in West Lothian
Livingston, the largest town in West Lothian, Scotland, was designated as a new town in 1962, making it the fourth of its kind in the post-war era. Named after the nearby village, it was developed along the River Almond and lies about 15 miles west of Edinburgh and 30 miles east of Glasgow. Its proximity to Broxburn to the northeast and Bathgate to the northwest makes it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Livingston a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Livingston 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 Livingston
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Livingston. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 95 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 Livingston.
With an average of 95 days, decisions near Livingston take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Livingston were full planning applications (6), amendments (4), advertising consent (3). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 11 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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