How long do planning decisions take near Muirhouses?

The average planning decision time near Muirhouses is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Muirhouses?

The planning approval rate near Muirhouses is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Muirhouses?

The most common type of planning application near Muirhouses is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Muirhouses?

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Muirhouses, Falkirk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Muirhouses, Falkirk.

Falkirk · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Muirhouses are administered by Falkirk Council. View the full Falkirk Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Muirhouses

Muirhouses is a small village situated in the Falkirk council area of Scotland, approximately 1.1 miles southeast of Bo'ness and 2.1 miles north-northeast of Linlithgow. Located near the south bank of the Firth of Forth, it lies close to the boundary between Falkirk and West Lothian councils, making it a key area for planning applications related to regional development and community services.

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Area Information

Admin district: Falkirk
Parliamentary constituency: Bathgate and Linlithgow
LSOA: Blackness, Bo'ness - Carriden and Grahamsdyke - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Muirhouses.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Muirhouses.

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 Muirhouses based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Muirhouses.

- North Bank Farm Bo'ness EH51 9RR
Compliance with Conditions of P/25/0075/MSC - Construction of 11 Dwellinghouses and Associated Infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-04-20
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- 19 Carriden Brae Bo'ness EH51 9SL
Alteration to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-04-16
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- 19 Carriden Brae Bo'ness EH51 9SL
Alteration to Listed Building
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-04-16
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- Unit 2 South Drum Retail Park Lourie Crescent Bo'ness EH51 9FD
Change of Use from Class 1A to Hot Food Take-Away (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-04-13
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- Land To The South Of 1 Hillside Grove Grahamsdyke Road Bo'ness
Amendment to P/22/0105/FUL - Construction of 215 Dwellings (211 Dwellinghouses and 4 Flatted Dwellings) and Associated Infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-04-08
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- Tyndrum Acre Road Bo'ness EH51 9SX
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-07-16
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- 19 Don Street Bo'ness EH51 9UG
Demolition of Existing and Construction of Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-12-11
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- North Bank Farm Bo'ness EH51 9RR
Construction of 11 Dwellinghouses and Associated Infrastructure
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-10-30
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- Land To The South Of 1 Hillside Grove Grahamsdyke Road Bo'ness
Removal of Planning Condition No.6 of Planning Permission P/22/0242/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-07-10
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A brief summary of Muirhouses in Falkirk

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Muirhouses a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Muirhouses

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Muirhouses. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Muirhouses maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Muirhouses slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Muirhouses were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 44% 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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