Change of use applications in West Lothian

There were 105 change of use applications in West Lothian in the last 12 months. Of the 64 decided so far, 24 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 35 of 35 applications
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 Awaiting decision 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 Awaiting decision 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 Awaiting decision 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 Awaiting decision 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 Awaiting decision 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 Awaiting decision 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 Awaiting decision 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 Awaiting decision 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 Awaiting decision 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 Awaiting decision 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 Awaiting decision 0573/CLU/26

3 Golf Course Road Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 6EL

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

Certificate of Lawful Use or Development West Lothian
27 Jul 2026 Refused 0556/FUL/26

9 Ballencrieff Mill Bathgate West Lothian EH48 4LL

Change of use from open space to private garden ground and erection of decking (in retrospect)

Planning Application West Lothian
16 Jul 2026 Approved 0523/CLU/26

115 Barclay Way Knightsridge Livingston West Lothian EH54 8HA

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

Certificate of Lawful Use or Development West Lothian
15 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 0544/FUL/26

77 Ambrose Rise Dedridge Livingston West Lothian EH54 6JU

Change of use from house to a short term let

Planning Application West Lothian
10 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 0504/CLU/26

5C Leven Walk Craigshill Livingston West Lothian EH54 5AL

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

Certificate of Lawful Use or Development West Lothian
9 Jul 2026 Approved 0528/FUL/26

Bonsyde House Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 7NU

Partial change of use from residential to short term let

Planning Application West Lothian
9 Jul 2026 Decided 0539/AGR/26

Unit 1 Lawheads Farm Kirknewton West Lothian EH27 8DQ

Prior Notification for the conversion of agricultural building to dwellinghouse

Agriculture/Forestry Notification West Lothian
9 Jul 2026 Decided 0540/AGR/26

Unit 2 Lawheads Farm Kirknewton West Lothian EH27 8DQ

Prior Notification for the conversion of agricultural building to dwellinghouse

Agriculture/Forestry Notification West Lothian
8 Jul 2026 Refused 0470/FUL/26

42 West Main Street Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5RJ

Change of use from residential to a short term let

West Lothian
3 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 0482/FUL/26

Burghmuir Farm Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 7LS

Restoration and conversion of steading to form 7 houses and erection of 2 new houses

Planning Application West Lothian
2 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 0383/FUL/26

38 East Main Street Uphall West Lothian EH52 5HY

Conversion of garage to use as a short term let

Planning Application West Lothian
30 Jun 2026 Refused 0490/CLU/26

8 Woodlands Grove Armadale West Lothian EH48 2UH

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of studio above garage as short term let

Certificate of Lawful Use or Development West Lothian
23 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision 0443/FUL/26

5 Standhill Industrial Park Whitburn Road Bathgate West Lothian EH48 2XJ

Change of use from (classes 4,5 & 6) business general, industrial and storage or distribution to (class 11) assembly and leisure to allow sports thera...

Planning Application West Lothian
19 Jun 2026 Refused 0446/CLU/26

17 Glebe Road Uphall West Lothian EH52 6EA

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

Certificate of Lawful Use or Development West Lothian
19 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision 0485/FUL/26

Star And Garter Hotel 1 High Street Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 7AB

Alterations to hotel to form additional bedrooms

Planning Application West Lothian
16 Jun 2026 Approved 0457/FUL/26

92 Main Street Winchburgh West Lothian EH52 6RE

Change of use from open space to private garden ground and erection of garage

Planning Application West Lothian
15 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision 0469/FUL/26

Burnview 17 Main Street Blackridge West Lothian EH48 3SA

Subdivision of house including basement storage area to form 2 flats with associated alterations

Planning Application 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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