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House prices in South Ayrshire Council: average £171,905, +8.5% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has South Ayrshire Council received?
South Ayrshire Council received 952 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 98%.
How long does South Ayrshire Council take to decide applications?
South Ayrshire Council takes an average of 58 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 South Ayrshire Council?
South Ayrshire Council approves 98% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in South Ayrshire Council?
Submit your representation to South Ayrshire 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 South Ayrshire Council planning portal.

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

About South Ayrshire Council Planning Authority

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

South Ayrshire Council serves as the local authority for the South Ayrshire region, one of Scotland's 32 council areas, established in 1996. The council is organized into eight wards, each represented by three or four councillors elected through a proportional representation system. Its headquarters are located at County Buildings in Ayr, providing a central hub for planning applications and local governance. The council is currently led by Brian Connolly (Independent), who has held the position since 20 May 2025.

The council area encompasses 80 towns and villages, including Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, South Ayrshire Council received 952 planning applications. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (377), outline applications (50), tree works (17). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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