Search West Calder planning applications
24 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of West Calder · updated daily · West Lothian Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 48 Main Street West Calder West Lothian EH55 8DRAwaiting decisionChange of use to from cafe (class 3) to yoga studio (class 11)Received 21 Oct 20260802/FUL/26
- 21 Comitis Road West Calder West Lothian EH55 8FXApprovedCertificate of lawfulness for a proposed garage conversionReceived 27 Aug 2026Decided 24 Sep 20260672/CLU/26
- Land To North Of 3 Kirkfield Meadow West Calder West Lothian EH55 8GAAwaiting decisionChange of use from open field to private garden groundReceived 13 Aug 20260580/FUL/26
- 76 Burngrange Cottages West Calder West Lothian EH55 8ERApprovedErection of a summerhouse (in retrospect)Received 5 Aug 2026Decided 22 Sep 20260292/H/25
- Kirkfield Hartwood Road West Calder West Lothian EH55 8DGAwaiting decisionErect dwellinghouse within gardenReceived 17 Jul 20260581/FUL/26
Planning in West Calder
- Approved
- 52%
- 14 of 25 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Calder in the last 24 months, from West Lothian Council's planning register.
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Around West Calder
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.
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Planning authority: West Lothian Council
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About West Calder
West Calder is a village in West Lothian, Scotland, situated just four miles west of Livingston. Once a significant hub for the oil shale industry during the 19th and 20th centuries, it retains historical importance in the region. The village is served by its own railway station, enhancing its connectivity and potential for development, making it a relevant location for planning applications.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (February 2026). This makes West Calder 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, West Calder 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 West Calder, 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, 32 planning applications were submitted near West Calder. Of these, 52% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.