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133 in the last 90 days38 in the last 3011 in the last 1492% approveddecisions typically take 74 days

Source: Falkirk Council planning register · updated daily

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Falkirk Council received?
Falkirk Council received 671 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.
How long does Falkirk Council take to decide applications?
Falkirk Council takes an average of 74 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 Falkirk Council?
Falkirk Council approves 92% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Falkirk Council?
Submit your representation to Falkirk 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 Falkirk Council planning portal.

Planning data sourced from Falkirk Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Rear extensionsLoft conversionsHouseholder applicationsTree works & TPOListed building consentChange of useAnnexes & granny flatsSolar panelsBarn conversionsBasement extensions

About Falkirk Council Planning Authority

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

Falkirk Council is a unitary authority area in Scotland, established on 1 April 1996 following the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. It encompasses the boundaries of the former Falkirk District, which was part of the Central region created in 1975. Historically, most of the area was within Stirlingshire, with Bo'ness and Blackness belonging to West Lothian. For those researching planning applications, Falkirk's rich history and diverse local governance structure may influence development opportunities in the region.

The council area encompasses 80 towns and villages, including Bo'ness, Denny, Falkirk and Grangemouth. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Falkirk Council received 671 planning applications. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (350), discharge of conditions (98), outline applications (48). 23 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

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