Planning & Building Standards

Information on planning applications, including checking whether permission is needed, how to apply for permission, viewing existing applications and planning enforcement.

The Development Planning & Environment team is responsible for the preparation (and monitoring) of the Local Development Plan (LDP) and other supporting planning policy guidance allied to future development and the use of land within West Lothian.

Information on applying for a building warrant, submitting a completion certificate and the range of services the building standards team provide.

Includes Planning Services originated consultations, information relative to biodiversity, contaminated land, the Core Path Plan, population, census and key service performance data.