How many planning applications has East Dunbartonshire Council received?

East Dunbartonshire Council received 459 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 65%.

How long does East Dunbartonshire Council take to decide planning applications?

East Dunbartonshire Council takes an average of 79 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 East Dunbartonshire Council?

East Dunbartonshire Council approves 65% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in East Dunbartonshire Council?

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

East Dunbartonshire Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search East Dunbartonshire Council planning applications?

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

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

Region: Scotland

About East Dunbartonshire Council

East Dunbartonshire Council is one of Scotland's 32 council areas, located to the north of Greater Glasgow. It shares borders with Glasgow City to the south, North Lanarkshire to the east, Stirling to the north, and West Dunbartonshire to the west. This council area encompasses several suburbs and commuter towns, including Bearsden, Milngavie, and Kirkintilloch, while also covering parts of the historic counties of Dunbartonshire, Lanarkshire, and Stirlingshire, making it a key region for planning applications in the area.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to East Dunbartonshire Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for East Dunbartonshire Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in East Dunbartonshire 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: Glasgow City
Parliamentary constituency: Glasgow West
LSOA: Blairdardie West - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in East Dunbartonshire 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 East Dunbartonshire Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in East Dunbartonshire Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the East Dunbartonshire Council area.

A brief summary of East Dunbartonshire Council

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

The council area encompasses 27 towns and villages, including Bearsden, Kirkintilloch and Milngavie. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search East Dunbartonshire Council Planning Applications

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

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 459 planning applications East Dunbartonshire Council received. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in East Dunbartonshire Council.

The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types in East Dunbartonshire Council were full planning applications (263), outline applications (43), listed building and heritage (8). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 249 medium-scale applications, 87 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 28 applications
Refused: 3 applications
Withdrawn: 12 applications
Awaiting decision: 416 applications

Related Planning Guides

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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.