Windyknowe, West Lothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Windyknowe, West Lothian.
West Lothian · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Windyknowe 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: Armadale Kerr's Way
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Windyknowe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Windyknowe.
- 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 Windyknowe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Windyknowe.
- - Corner Of Hardhill Road & Glasgow Road Bathgate EH48 2BW
Display of 1 non-illuminated pole mounted community notice board sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 79 Meadowpark Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 2SP
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 133 Glasgow Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 2QN
Erection of a class 1A retail unit (pharmacy) with basement storage space
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 162 Hope Park Gardens Bathgate West Lothian EH48 2QX
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed garage conversion to habitable room
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 103 Meadowpark Avenue Bathgate West Lothian EH48 2ST
Installation of dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - 96 Hope Park Gardens Bathgate West Lothian EH48 2QX
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed partial conversion of garage to create a wet room
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Lothian | Date: 2024-06-10
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A brief summary of Windyknowe in West Lothian
Windyknowe 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 Windyknowe a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Windyknowe 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 Windyknowe
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Windyknowe. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Windyknowe.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Windyknowe were full planning applications (10), amendments (6), advertising consent (5). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 21 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.