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House prices in West Dunbartonshire Council: average £127,521, +4.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has West Dunbartonshire Council received?
West Dunbartonshire Council received 215 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 72%.
How long does West Dunbartonshire Council take to decide applications?
West Dunbartonshire Council takes an average of 76 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 West Dunbartonshire Council?
West Dunbartonshire Council approves 72% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in West Dunbartonshire Council?
Submit your representation to West Dunbartonshire 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 West Dunbartonshire Council planning portal.

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

About West Dunbartonshire Council Planning Authority

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

West Dunbartonshire is a vital local government area in Scotland, situated to the north-west of Glasgow. This region encompasses several commuter towns and villages that connect to the larger city, while also sharing borders with Argyll and Bute, East Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, and Stirling. For those researching planning applications, West Dunbartonshire offers a blend of urban and rural settings, making it an area of interest for development and community projects.

The council area encompasses 41 towns and villages, including Alexandria, Clydebank and Dumbarton. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, West Dunbartonshire Council received 215 planning applications. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (107), advertising consent (13), outline applications (12).

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