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House prices in Stirling Council: average £239,034, +2.5% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Stirling Council received?
Stirling Council received 621 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.
How long does Stirling Council take to decide applications?
Stirling Council takes an average of 49 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 Stirling Council?
Stirling Council approves 89% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Stirling Council?
Submit your representation to Stirling 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 Stirling Council planning portal.

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

About Stirling Council Planning Authority

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

Stirling Council is one of Scotland's 32 council areas, home to an estimated population of 94,210 as of 2024. Established in 1975 as a lower-tier district within the Central region, it encompasses parts of the historic counties of Stirlingshire and Perthshire. Following the abolition of the Central region in 1996, Stirling Council assumed full responsibility for local government functions in the area, making it a key player in local planning and development.

The council area encompasses 106 towns and villages, including Bridge of Allan, Callander, Doune, Dunblane and Stirling. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Stirling Council received 621 planning applications. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were tree works (118), listed building and heritage (40), outline applications (38).

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