Search Whitburn planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Whitburn · updated daily · West Lothian Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Land To West Of Filling Station Empire Street Whitburn West Lothian EH47 0HRAwaiting decisionErection of 6 flatsReceived 9 Nov 20260871/FUL/26
- 30-32 East Main Street Whitburn Bathgate West Lothian EH47 0RBAwaiting decisionDisplay of 1 non-illuminated wall mounted signReceived 6 Nov 20260833/A/26
- 29 Kepscaith Road Whitburn West Lothian EH47 8JBAwaiting decisionRear extension to houseReceived 6 Nov 20260918/H/26
- Land To North Of 25 Gleneagles Court Whitburn West Lothian EH47 8PGApprovedChange of use from open space to private garden ground and erection of a 2.5 metre high timber fence (in retrospect)Received 25 Sep 2026Decided 20 Oct 20260524/FUL/26
- 191-193 West Main Street Whitburn Bathgate West Lothian EH47 0LPAwaiting decisionErection of an illuminated fascia sign, illuminated wall-mounted sign, projecting sign and five printed window graphicsReceived 25 Sep 20260777/A/26
Planning in Whitburn
- Approved
- 58%
- 7 of 12 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whitburn in the last 24 months, from West Lothian Council's planning register.
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Around Whitburn
Postcode districts
EH47 71 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 Whitburn
Whitburn is a small town located on the south bank of the River Almond in West Lothian, Scotland, positioned approximately 23 miles east of Glasgow and 22 miles west of Edinburgh. It lies conveniently between the larger towns of Bathgate, just four miles away, and Livingston, six miles away, making it a strategic location for planning applications in the area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitburn 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.
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In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Whitburn. Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), amendments (2), advertising consent (1).