Side extensions in West Lothian
95 applications since 2020. 82 approved and 8 refused. Refused: about 1 in 11 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Single storey, no higher than 4 m
- No wider than half the width of the original house
- Not facing a road
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 19 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 14 | 2 |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 12 | 1 |
| 2022 | 19 | 13 | 4 |
| 2021 | 11 | 10 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 |