How long do planning decisions take near Airth?

The average planning decision time near Airth is 101 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Airth?

The planning approval rate near Airth is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Airth?

The most common type of planning application near Airth is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Airth?

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Airth, Falkirk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Airth, Falkirk.

Falkirk · Scotland · settlement

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About Airth

Airth is a historic Royal Burgh and village located 6 miles north of Falkirk, Scotland, along the scenic banks of the River Forth. Accessible via the A905 road between Grangemouth and Stirling, it features landmarks such as Airth Castle and two preserved market crosses, alongside a selection of historic homes. The village, which had a population of approximately 1,660 as of 2008, offers a unique blend of heritage and community, making it an interesting location for planning applications.

Population: 1,940 (2016) · Area: 0.1 km²

District: Falkirk

Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk

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Area Information

Admin district: Falkirk
Parliamentary constituency: Alloa and Grangemouth
LSOA: Carron - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Airth.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Airth.

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 Airth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Airth.

- 3 Kirkway Main Street Airth Falkirk FK2 8LE
Alterations to Dwellinghouse (External Render Works)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-03-26
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- 7 High Street Airth Falkirk FK2 8JL
Alteration to Dwellinghouse (Door Canopy (Retrospective))
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-03-16
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- 18 Douglas Avenue Airth Falkirk FK2 8GF
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 21 Mercat Crescent Airth Falkirk FK2 8FX
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-02-05
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- Land To The North West Of Airth Parish Church Graham Terrace Airth
Amendment to Housetypes - Plots 1 and 2 (Amendment to Planning Permission P/14/0444/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-11-04
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- Land To The West Of Cemetery Road Cemetery Road Airth
Stopping up of access to public road, to be affected at a position between grid ref. 289691.6 East, 687636.8 North, on the north side of Cemetery Road Airth and grid ref. 289691.8 East, 687633.1 North
Status: Permitted | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Airth in Falkirk

Airth covers an area of approximately 0.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Airth a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Airth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.falkirk.gov.uk. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Airth

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Airth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Airth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 101 days, decisions near Airth take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Airth were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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