How long do planning decisions take near Uphall?

The average planning decision time near Uphall is 93 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 Uphall?

The planning approval rate near Uphall is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Uphall?

The most common type of planning application near Uphall is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Uphall?

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Uphall, West Lothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Uphall, West Lothian.

West Lothian · Scotland · settlement

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

About Uphall

Uphall is a village located in West Lothian, Scotland, forming a conurbation with the nearby towns of Broxburn to the east and Dechmont to the west, while the larger town of Livingston lies to the southwest. Situated 30 miles from Glasgow and 14 miles from Edinburgh, Uphall is well-connected in the Scottish Lowlands. The village is also in proximity to the separate villages of Uphall Station and Pumpherston, which are located to the south. This makes Uphall an important area for planning applications, given its strategic location and growth potential.

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lothian
Parliamentary constituency: Livingston
LSOA: Uphall South West

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Uphall based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Uphall.

- 15 Rosemount Drive Uphall West Lothian EH52 6DE
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed garage conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-06-15
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- 1 St Andrews Drive Uphall West Lothian EH52 6BX
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed internal alterations and formation of new doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-05-01
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- Houston Barns Uphall West Lothian EH52 6JS
Felling of 1 Cherry tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-02-17
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- Chirnside 11 Forkneuk Road Uphall West Lothian EH52 6BL
Felling of 2 Beech trees and crown reduction of 1 Oak tree (as amended)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-01-30
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- 21 Houstoun Gardens Uphall West Lothian EH52 5PX
Raising height of garage roof, installation of access ramp and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-01-21
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- Uphall Golf Club Uphall West Lothian EH52 6JT
Erection of a golf safety net (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-11-04
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- Hope House 20 Houstoun Mains Holdings Dechmont West Lothian EH52 6PA
Demolition of outbuilding and erection of a 380sqm extension to hostel (Class 7)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-03-17
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A brief summary of Uphall in West Lothian

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

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Planning Activity in Uphall

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Uphall. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.

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

With an average of 93 days, decisions near Uphall take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Uphall were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 42% 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, 7 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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