How many planning applications has Dumfries and Galloway Council received?

Dumfries and Galloway Council received 1,197 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 93%.

How long does Dumfries and Galloway Council take to decide planning applications?

Dumfries and Galloway Council takes an average of 37 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 Dumfries and Galloway Council?

Dumfries and Galloway Council approves 93% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Dumfries and Galloway Council?

To object to a Dumfries and Galloway Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Dumfries and Galloway Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Dumfries and Galloway Council planning applications?

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

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

Region: Scotland

About Dumfries and Galloway Council

Dumfries and Galloway Council is one of Scotland's 32 unitary council areas, located in the picturesque western region of the Southern Uplands. It shares borders with East Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, and South Lanarkshire to the north, the Scottish Borders to the northeast, and the English county of Cumbria, the Solway Firth, and the Irish Sea to the south, while the North Channel lies to the west. This diverse geographical landscape is essential for those researching planning applications in the area, offering a unique blend of rural and coastal development opportunities.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Dumfries and Galloway Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Dumfries and Galloway Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Dumfries and Galloway 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: Dumfries and Galloway
Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
LSOA: Annan East - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Dumfries and Galloway Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Dumfries and Galloway Council area.

Monitoring Stations

2 flood monitoring stations near Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Grass Dyke
Kirkbride

A brief summary of Dumfries and Galloway Council

There were no crimes reported in the Dumfries and Galloway Council area during the most recent reporting period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Dumfries and Galloway Council area includes 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solway Firth; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solway Firth; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 292 towns and villages, including Annan, Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, Dumfries, Gatehouse of Fleet and Kirkcudbright. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Dumfries and Galloway Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Dumfries and Galloway Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Dumfries and Galloway Council area. Unlike the official Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,197 planning applications Dumfries and Galloway Council received. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants in Dumfries and Galloway Council may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Dumfries and Galloway Council were outline applications (436), full planning applications (387), discharge of conditions (189).

In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 39 medium-scale applications, 1,150 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 616 applications
Refused: 21 applications
Withdrawn: 23 applications
Awaiting decision: 537 applications

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