How long do planning decisions take near Whiteside?

The average planning decision time near Whiteside is 62 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 Whiteside?

The planning approval rate near Whiteside is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Whiteside?

The most common type of planning application near Whiteside is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whiteside?

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Whiteside, West Lothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whiteside, West Lothian.

West Lothian · Scotland · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lothian
Parliamentary constituency: Bathgate and Linlithgow
LSOA: Bathgate Hamilton Road

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whiteside.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Whiteside based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Whiteside.

- Land East Of 1 Whiteside Industrial Estate Factory Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 2RX
Change of use of part of car park for siting of 36 commercial secure single storey containers with associated lighting, fencing and CCTV and reallocation of existing parking provision for business uni
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-05-28
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- Johnston Fuels Ltd Whitburn Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 2HR
Hazardous substance consent for the storage of 190 of tonnes of liquefied flammable gases (propane and butane)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-05-19
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- Former Abattoir Whitburn Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 2RT
Display of 2 non-illuminated pole mounted signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-01-24
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A brief summary of Whiteside in West Lothian

Whiteside is a settlement located in West Lothian, Scotland.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whiteside 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.

Planning Activity in Whiteside

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Whiteside. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whiteside may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Whiteside slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Whiteside were full planning applications (7), amendments (3), advertising consent (3). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 13 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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