Whitecross, Falkirk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitecross, Falkirk.
Falkirk · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Whitecross are administered by Falkirk Council. View the full Falkirk Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whitecross
Whitecross is a small village located in the Falkirk council area of Scotland, just 2 miles west-southwest of Linlithgow and 2.5 miles southeast of Polmont along the River Avon. Originally comprised of only a few buildings until the end of World War II, the village experienced significant growth following the establishment of a housing estate planned by Stirlingshire County Council in 1945, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 770 (2016) · Area: 0.1 km²
District: Falkirk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Lothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Bathgate and Linlithgow
- LSOA: Linlithgow High Port and Barron's Hill
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitecross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitecross.
- 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 Whitecross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Whitecross.
- - Land To The North Of Crownerland Farm Linlithgow
Compliance with Condtions 15, 18 and 19 of P/22/0042/MSC - Construction of 201 Dwellinghouses and 24 Flats, Associated Infrastructure, Drainage and Landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Land To The North Of Crownerland Farm Linlithgow
Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions to Address Conditions 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and 11 of P/17/0797/PPP (Relating to Amendments to P/22/0042/MSC Comprising the Substitution a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land To The North Of Crownerland Farm Linlithgow
Section 42 Application to Modify Condition No. 14 of Planning Permission P/17/0797/PPP
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Bridge 49 Cafe Bar Whitecross Linlithgow EH49 6LW
Change of Use of Bistro (Class 3) to Form 2 Holiday Lets (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-02-19
View full details - - Bridge 49 Cafe Bar Whitecross Linlithgow EH49 6LW
Discharge of Planning Obligation attached to Planning Permission P/09/0313/FUL which required that the developer should retain the bistro, manager's dwellinghouse and three holiday let cottages to be
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - Site To The North Of 1 Causewayend Linlithgow
Landscape Works, Erection of 3 No. Storage Huts, Refuse Storage Area, Pathways and Leisure Areas
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2014-02-13
View full details - - Site To The North Of 1 Causewayend Linlithgow
Change of Use From Leisure Moorings to Residential Moorings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2012-11-08
View full details - - Bridge 49 Cafe Bar Linlithgow EH49 6LW
Erection of Bistro with Outside Seating Area, 3 Cottages, 1 Dwellinghouse and Associated Car Parking and Picnic Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2009-05-05
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A brief summary of Whitecross in Falkirk
Whitecross is a small village located in the Falkirk council area of Scotland, just 2 miles west-southwest of Linlithgow and 2.5 miles southeast of Polmont along the River Avon. Originally comprised of only a few buildings until the end of World War II, the village experienced significant growth following the establishment of a housing estate planned by Stirlingshire County Council in 1945, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 770 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Falkirk district.
Whitecross covers an area of approximately 0.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Whitecross a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitecross planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.falkirk.gov.uk. 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.
Planning Activity in Whitecross
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Whitecross. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whitecross may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Whitecross slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Whitecross were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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