How long do planning decisions take near Philpstoun?

The average planning decision time near Philpstoun is 56 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 Philpstoun?

The planning approval rate near Philpstoun is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Philpstoun?

The most common type of planning application near Philpstoun is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Philpstoun?

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Philpstoun, West Lothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Philpstoun, West Lothian.

West Lothian · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Philpstoun are administered by West Lothian Council. View the full West Lothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Philpstoun

Philpstoun is a quaint village in West Lothian, Scotland, located about 2 miles east of Linlithgow. Established during the 19th-century oil shale mining boom, it is set amidst fertile agricultural land and features a Community Education Centre and a Category B listed church. While the village has seen the closure of its railway station in 1951 and the local bowling club in 2012, it retains a unique historical character that may be relevant for planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lothian
Parliamentary constituency: Bathgate and Linlithgow
LSOA: Linlithgow Priory Road

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Philpstoun.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Philpstoun based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Philpstoun in West Lothian

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

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Planning Activity in Philpstoun

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Philpstoun. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Philpstoun may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Philpstoun were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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