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House prices in Argyll and Bute Council: average £189,366, +3.1% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Argyll and Bute Council received?
Argyll and Bute Council received 1,756 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 77%.
How long does Argyll and Bute Council take to decide applications?
Argyll and Bute Council takes an average of 50 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Argyll and Bute Council?
Argyll and Bute Council approves 77% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Argyll and Bute Council?
Submit your representation to Argyll and Bute Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Argyll and Bute Council planning portal.

Planning data sourced from Argyll and Bute Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Argyll and Bute Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Argyll and Bute Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Argyll and Bute Council, one of Scotland's 32 local authorities, oversees planning and development within the picturesque Argyll and Bute area. Known for its stunning landscapes and coastal communities, this council plays a crucial role in managing planning applications that shape the region’s growth and preservation. The council was established in 2007. The council is currently led by Jim Lynch (Scottish National Party), who has held the position since 4 April 2024. Pippa Milne serves as Chief Executive since January 2020.

The council area encompasses 379 towns and villages, including Campbeltown, Cove, Dunoon, Helensburgh, Inveraray and Lochgilphead. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Argyll and Bute Council received 1,756 planning applications. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (513), outline applications (180), telecoms (148). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Argyll and Bute Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Argyll and Bute Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.

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