Change of use applications in West Lothian

There were 124 change of use applications in West Lothian in the last 12 months. 3 involve HMOs. Of the 85 decided so far, 38 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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Showing 38 of 38 applications
21 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 0836/CLU/26

80 Huntly Avenue Deans Livingston West Lothian EH54 8NG

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of 1 bedroom of house as a short term let

Certificate of Lawful Use or Development West Lothian
21 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 0802/FUL/26

48 Main Street West Calder West Lothian EH55 8DR

Change of use to from cafe (class 3) to yoga studio (class 11)

Planning Application West Lothian
19 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 0813/FUL/26

1 Muir Place Houstoun Industrial Estate Livingston West Lothian EH54 5BF

Change of use from offices (Class 4) to gymnasium (class 11) with ancillary office and car parking

Planning Application West Lothian
15 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 0820/FUL/26

The Flat 5 Main Street Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4HP

Change of use from a flat to a house in multiple occupation (HMO)

Planning Application West Lothian
15 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 0806/FUL/26

109 Mill Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4JH

Change of use from flat to short term let

Planning Application West Lothian
15 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 0801/FUL/26

Land To North West Of 16 Cannop Crescent Stoneyburn West Lothian EH47 8EF

Change of use from open space to garden ground, formation of a new vehicular access and driveway, installation of gates and fencing and erection of ga...

Planning Application West Lothian
14 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 0792/FUL/26

1 Murieston Mews Murieston Livingston West Lothian EH54 9HS

Change of use from outbuilding to short term let

Planning Application West Lothian
13 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 0808/FUL/26

17 Beaton Drive Winchburgh West Lothian EH52 6FS

Change of use from house to short term let

Planning Application West Lothian
6 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 0702/FUL/26

Carey House 21 Shairps Business Park Houstoun Road Livingston West Lothian EH54 5FD

Change of use from Class 4/5 to mixed Class 4 with ancillary high performance training facility (Class 11)

Planning Application West Lothian
28 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 0574/FUL/26

50 Dawson Avenue Howden Livingston West Lothian EH54 6AL

Change of use from house to short term let

Planning Application West Lothian
28 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 0772/CLU/26

50 Granby Avenue Howden Livingston West Lothian EH54 6LD

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of house as a short term let

Certificate of Lawful Use or Development West Lothian
25 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 0791/FUL/26

36 Almond Square East Whitburn West Lothian EH47 8EU

Change of use of part of house to short term let

Planning Application West Lothian
25 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 0786/FUL/26

13B Oakbank Park Way Mid Calder Livingston EH53 0TH

Partial change of use from Class 4 (Offices) to Class 11 (Gymnasium)

Planning Application West Lothian
25 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 0758/FUL/26

8 Preston Road Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 7AU

Conversion of former veterinary practice to form 3 flats and external alterations

Planning Application West Lothian
25 Sept 2026 Approved 20 Oct 0524/FUL/26

Land To North Of 25 Gleneagles Court Whitburn West Lothian EH47 8PG

Change of use from open space to private garden ground and erection of a 2.5 metre high timber fence (in retrospect).

Planning Application West Lothian
17 Sept 2026 Approved 22 Sep 0710/CLU/26

7 Greendykes Road Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5AF

Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed change of use of the existing premises from Class 1A (Retail) to Class 3 coffee shop/cafe

Certificate of Lawful Use or Development West Lothian
14 Sept 2026 Refused 16 Oct 0636/CLU/26

56A Burghmuir Court Linlithgow EH49 7LL

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of flat as short term let

Certificate of Lawful Use or Development West Lothian
14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 0760/FUL/26

Highfield Cottage 24A Station Road Kirknewton West Lothian EH27 8BJ

Change of use from house to short term let

Planning Application West Lothian
14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 0763/CLU/26

44 Herd Green Carmondean Livingston West Lothian EH54 8QA

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of part of house as ancillary residential tenancy accommodation

Certificate of Lawful Use or Development West Lothian
4 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 0427/FUL/26

Land To West Of Rankine Square Deans Industrial Estate Livingston

Change of use of vacant land to general industrial (Class 5) and storage and distribution (Class 6) and erection of boundary fence, landscaping and en...

Planning Application West Lothian
4 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 0683/FUL/26

4 Badger Park Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5GZ

Change of use of domestic garage to short term let (renewal of planning permission 0306/FUL/23)

Planning Application West Lothian
4 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 0700/CLU/26

114 Queen's Crescent Eliburn Livingston West Lothian EH54 8EG

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of house as short term let

Certificate of Lawful Use or Development West Lothian
4 Sept 2026 Approved 22 Sep 0711/CLU/26

27 West Main Street Uphall West Lothian EH52 5DN

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from a hairdressers (Class 1A) to a coffee shop (Class 3)

Certificate of Lawful Use or Development West Lothian
3 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 0592/FUL/26

36 Kaimes Avenue Kirknewton West Lothian EH27 8AU

Extension to house, erection of garage/outbuilding and change of use from public open ground to private garden

Planning Application West Lothian
3 Sept 2026 Approved 6 Oct 0682/FUL/26

Gate Lodge Newton West Lothian EH49 7NA

Change of use from house to short term let

Planning Application West Lothian
1 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 0596/FUL/26

The Grange 119 Main Street Fauldhouse West Lothian EH47 9BJ

Change of use from public house (sui generis) to storage or distribution (class 6)

Planning Application West Lothian
21 Aug 2026 Approved 20 Oct 0639/FUL/26

33 Plover Brae Ladywell Livingston West Lothian EH54 6UF

Change the use of the property from a Care Home (class 8) to a house of multiple occupancy (HMO)

Planning Application West Lothian
21 Aug 2026 Refused 16 Oct 0671/FUL/26

2 Preston Court Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 6EN

Change of use from house to short term let (in retrospect)

Planning Application West Lothian
17 Aug 2026 Approved 16 Oct 0681/FUL/26

Kaim Park Hotel 17 Edinburgh Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 1EP

Change of use of former public house (sui generis) to 3 hotel rooms (class 7) and alterations to building

Planning Application West Lothian
14 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 0571/FUL/26

Abercorn School Newton West Lothian EH52 6PZ

Change of use from offices to children's nursery and erection of a canopy for a covered play area

Planning Application West Lothian
14 Aug 2026 Refused 18 Sep 0637/CLU/26

109 Mill Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4JH

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of flat as short term let

Certificate of Lawful Use or Development West Lothian
13 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 0580/FUL/26

Land To North Of 3 Kirkfield Meadow West Calder West Lothian EH55 8GA

Change of use from open field to private garden ground

Planning Application West Lothian
10 Aug 2026 Refused 9 Oct 0578/FUL/26

7, 15 Regent Square Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 7SW

Change of use from flat to short term let (in retrospect)

Planning Application West Lothian
3 Aug 2026 Refused 30 Sep 0629/FUL/26

2 McCallum Court Armadale West Lothian EH48 3QU

Change of use from domestic outbuilding to dog grooming salon

Planning Application West Lothian
30 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 0548/FUL/26

12 Bridge Street Fauldhouse West Lothian EH47 9AY

Change of use from shop to house with alterations to building

Planning Application West Lothian
30 Jul 2026 Approved 29 Sep 0555/FUL/26

Royal Scot Court 76 Academy Street Bathgate West Lothian EH48 1QR

Formation of level ramped accesses from the building to the garden area for residents including associated alterations to the building and landscaping...

Planning Application West Lothian
30 Jul 2026 Approved 23 Sep 0582/FUL/26

Land At Avon Glen (North Of Brunton Strips / A706) Torphichen West Lothian EH48 4NE

Change of use of agricultural land to form secure dog exercise field, improvement of access and formation of associated infrastructure including fenci...

Planning Application West Lothian
29 Jul 2026 Refused 24 Sep 0573/CLU/26

3 Golf Course Road Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 6EL

Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of one room as a short term let

Certificate of Lawful Use or Development West Lothian
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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