Paulville, West Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Paulville, West Lothian.
West Lothian · Scotland · settlement
About Paulville
Paulville, located in West Lothian, was conceived as a planned community and cooperative organization aimed at uniting supporters of U.S. Congressman Ron Paul. Established in January 2008, the initiative sought to create a unique living environment based on libertarian principles. However, the site was never developed, and the organization is currently inactive, rendering it an important point of interest for those researching historical planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Bathgate and Linlithgow
- LSOA: Bathgate Gordon Avenue
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Paulville.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Paulville.
- 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 Paulville based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Paulville.
- - 23 George Street Bathgate West Lothian EH48 1PG
Display of 1 non-illuminated fascia sign and 1 illuminated wall mounted sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 52 North Bridge Street Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4PP
Change of use from first floor office to flat
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Dunmore 97 Marjoribanks Street Bathgate West Lothian EH48 1BG
Single storey rear extension and 1.5 storey side extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Morrisons Linkston Way Bathgate West Lothian EH48 2XN
Display of 1 illuminated internal sign, 1 internal digital screen sign, 4 vinyl fascia signs and 2 facade vinyl signs (all for banking hub)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Morrisons Linkston Way Bathgate West Lothian EH48 2XN
Erection of a modular cabin to serve as banking hub, including access area and anti-ram raid bollards
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 57-61 South Bridge Street Bathgate West Lothian EH48 1TJ
Change of use from retail shop (Class 1A) unit to form short term let accommodation (Class 7) with associated alterations to building
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 1 Edinburgh Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 1BA
Extension to filling station shop unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - 69 Whitburn Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 1HE
Display of 3 non-illuminated wall mounted signs (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 15 Balbardie Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 1AP
First floor extension to rear of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - 8 Hopetoun Street Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4EU
Removal of ATM & night safe bezel and reinstatement glazing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - 1 Edinburgh Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 1BA
Installation of new shop front window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - Colleonard 35 Balbardie Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 1AP
Widening of access, earthworks and structure (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-01-26
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A brief summary of Paulville in West Lothian
Paulville, located in West Lothian, was conceived as a planned community and cooperative organization aimed at uniting supporters of U.S. Congressman Ron Paul. Established in January 2008, the initiative sought to create a unique living environment based on libertarian principles. However, the site was never developed, and the organization is currently inactive, rendering it an important point of interest for those researching historical planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Paulville a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Paulville 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 Paulville
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Paulville. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Paulville.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Paulville slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Paulville were full planning applications (10), advertising consent (4), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 17 medium-scale applications was submitted.
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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.