How many planning applications has North Ayrshire Council received?

North Ayrshire Council received 501 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 68%.

How long does North Ayrshire Council take to decide planning applications?

North Ayrshire Council takes an average of 52 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 North Ayrshire Council?

North Ayrshire Council approves 68% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in North Ayrshire Council?

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

North Ayrshire Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search North Ayrshire Council planning applications?

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

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

Region: Scotland

About North Ayrshire Council

North Ayrshire is one of Scotland's 32 council areas, located in the west of the country. It shares borders with Inverclyde to the north, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire to the northeast, and both East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire to the east and south. Established in 1996, North Ayrshire Council encompasses the same boundaries as the former Cunninghame district, which operated from 1975 until 1996, making it a key authority for anyone researching planning applications in the region.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to North Ayrshire Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for North Ayrshire Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in North Ayrshire 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: North Ayrshire
Parliamentary constituency: North Ayrshire and Arran
LSOA: Ardrossan North West - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

Towns and villages in North Ayrshire Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the North Ayrshire Council area.

A brief summary of North Ayrshire Council

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

The council area encompasses 102 towns and villages, including Ardrossan, Irvine, Kilwinning, Largs, Millport and Saltcoats. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search North Ayrshire Council Planning Applications

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

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 501 planning applications North Ayrshire Council received. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 North Ayrshire Council.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in North Ayrshire Council were full planning applications (291), outline applications (53), listed building and heritage (16). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 293 medium-scale applications, 108 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: 32 applications
Refused: 5 applications
Withdrawn: 10 applications
Awaiting decision: 454 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.