Planning Appeals in West Lothian Council
West Lothian Council has had 62 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 36.4% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2026 to 2026.
Total Appeals
62
Success Rate
36%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
8
of 22 decided
Appeals Dismissed
14
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Across 22 decided appeals, West Lothian Council allows 36% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Commercial | 11 | 17.7% |
| Prior Approval | 11 | 17.7% |
| Hearing | 8 | 12.9% |
| Reserved Matters | 2 | 3.2% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by West Lothian Council. 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 Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed.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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