Councillors on West Lothian Council’s Development Management Committee voted to approve two applications for the final phase of the residential development at Bangour, which would take the total number of homes approved on the site up to 976.

A further four applications were also granted for listed building consent, to allow the future of the historic buildings to be secured by converting them to residential apartments. 

This is the latest in a number of planning permissions granted for the site. A site masterplan was agreed in principal in June 2022, with further applications already granted for specific works since then.

The proposals were recommended for approval by planning officers, as they are considered of a high-quality design and in keeping with the agreed overall masterplan for the site. They also include plans for affordable housing, play and amenity areas and the replacement of any trees lost as a result of the development.