Controversial plans to build on the some of the last open farmland on the northern side of the A71 through West Lothian may yet be given the green light following an appeal to the Scottish Government.
A Reporter appointed by the Division of Planning and Environmental Appeals announced that she was minded to overturn West Lothian Council's decision to block planning permission in principle to develop Brotherton Farm at Polbeth and grant Taylor Wimpey planning permission.
If it goes ahead it will see the gap between Livingston new town and the ancient boundary of the village of Polbeth reduced to just 280ft across rough ground and a burn.
