Mid Calder, West Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mid Calder, West Lothian.
West Lothian · Scotland · settlement
About Mid Calder
Mid Calder is a historic village in West Lothian, Scotland, situated on a steep hill with scenic views of the River Almond and Calder Wood, approximately 15 miles west of Edinburgh. Established around the 11th century, this settlement has long been a pivotal crossroads, making it a key location for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Livingston
- LSOA: East Calder Langton Road
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mid Calder.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mid Calder.
- 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 Mid Calder based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Mid Calder.
- - Waterside 18 Pumpherston Road Mid Calder West Lothian EH53 0AY
Installation of sliding door and boiler flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 15 Bank Street Mid Calder Livingston West Lothian EH53 0AR
Listed building consent for removal of ATM and repair of wall
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - 11 Kennedie Park Mid Calder West Lothian EH53 0RG
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 20 Pumpherston Road Mid Calder West Lothian EH53 0AY
Erection of a double garage with store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Dreghorn Lodge Mid Calder West Lothian EH53 0EA
Erection of fence and replacment of existing timber cladding with composite cladding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-03-11
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A brief summary of Mid Calder in West Lothian
Mid Calder is a historic village in West Lothian, Scotland, situated on a steep hill with scenic views of the River Almond and Calder Wood, approximately 15 miles west of Edinburgh. Established around the 11th century, this settlement has long been a pivotal crossroads, making it a key location for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Mid Calder a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mid Calder 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 Mid Calder
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Mid Calder. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Mid Calder.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Mid Calder slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Mid Calder were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (2). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 11 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.