How many planning applications has Clackmannanshire Council received?

Clackmannanshire Council received 233 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.

How long does Clackmannanshire Council take to decide planning applications?

Clackmannanshire Council takes an average of 56 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 Clackmannanshire Council?

Clackmannanshire Council approves 92% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Clackmannanshire Council?

To object to a Clackmannanshire Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Clackmannanshire Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Clackmannanshire Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Clackmannanshire Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Clackmannanshire Council planning applications?

You can search Clackmannanshire Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Clackmannanshire Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Clackmannanshire Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Clackmannanshire Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Scotland

About Clackmannanshire Council

Clackmannanshire is a historic council area in Scotland, nestled between the council areas of Stirling, Fife, and Perth and Kinross. It is bordered to the south by the Firth of Forth, which separates it from Falkirk. This unique location offers a rich historical backdrop and diverse planning opportunities for those researching developments in the area.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Clackmannanshire Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Clackmannanshire Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Clackmannanshire Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

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Area Information

Admin district: Clackmannanshire
Parliamentary constituency: Alloa and Grangemouth
LSOA: Alloa North - 06

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Clackmannanshire Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Clackmannanshire Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Clackmannanshire Council

22 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Clackmannanshire Council area.

A brief summary of Clackmannanshire Council

There were no crimes reported in the Clackmannanshire Council area during the most recent reporting period.

The council area encompasses 22 towns and villages, including Alloa, Alva, Clackmannan, Dollar and Tillicoultry. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Clackmannanshire Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Clackmannanshire Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Clackmannanshire Council area. Unlike the official Clackmannanshire Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Clackmannanshire Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Clackmannanshire Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 233 planning applications Clackmannanshire Council received. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Clackmannanshire Council.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Clackmannanshire Council were full planning applications (98), listed building and heritage (30), outline applications (23). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 132 medium-scale applications, 46 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 96 applications
Refused: 3 applications
Withdrawn: 5 applications
Awaiting decision: 129 applications

Related Planning Guides

What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.