Planning Appeals in West Lothian
West Lothian has had 186 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 41.9% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2011 to 2026.
Total Appeals
186
Success Rate
41%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
57
of 140 decided
Appeals Dismissed
76
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Across 140 decided appeals, West Lothian allows 41% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 84 | 45.2% |
| Minor Commercial | 25 | 13.4% |
| Hearing | 16 | 8.6% |
| Reserved Matters | 5 | 2.7% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by West Lothian. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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