Search Polbeth planning applications
288 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Polbeth · updated daily · West Lothian Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 142 Chapelton Drive Polbeth West Calder West Lothian EH55 8SGApprovedExtension to rear of house with deck areaReceived 7 Sep 2026Decided 29 Oct 20260733/H/26
- 132 Chapelton Drive Polbeth West Lothian EH55 8SGApprovedInstallation of access rampReceived 29 Jun 20260506/H/26
- Site K Mossend West Calder EH55 8PVApprovedModification of planning obligation relating to planning permission 0701/FUL/20 to apply its provisions to planning application 0569/FUL/25Modification/Discharge of Planning ObligReceived 17 Nov 2025Decided 4 Dec 20250926/PO/25
- Allandale Tarn Fisheries Polbeth West Lothian EH55 8PTWithdrawnErection of a housePlanning ApplicationReceived 6 Oct 2025Decided 19 Jan 20260812/FUL/25
- Land To East Of Kinshieling Polbeth West Lothian EH55 8PURefusedPlanning permission in principle for residential developmentPlanning Permission in PrincipleReceived 29 Aug 2025Decided 4 Dec 20250697/P/25
Planning in Polbeth
- Approved
- 56%
- 9 of 15 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Polbeth in the last 24 months, from West Lothian Council's planning register.
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Around Polbeth
Postcode districts
EH55 50 applications in the last 12 monthsEH54 135 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: West Lothian Council
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About Polbeth
Polbeth is a historic village in West Lothian, Scotland, situated approximately a mile from West Calder and close to Livingston. Once a hub for oil shale mining, the area now offers opportunities for planning applications related to residential and community development, reflecting its evolving character and proximity to larger urban centres.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Polbeth area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Polbeth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Polbeth 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Polbeth, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Polbeth. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.