Airth, Falkirk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Airth, Falkirk.
Falkirk · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Airth are administered by Falkirk Council. View the full Falkirk Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: Stirling
- Parliamentary constituency: Stirling and Strathallan
- LSOA: Plean and Rural SE - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
168 planning applications found near Airth.
- - 3 Kirkway Main Street Airth Falkirk FK2 8LE
Alterations to Dwellinghouse (External Render Works)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 7 High Street Airth Falkirk FK2 8JL
Alteration to Dwellinghouse (Door Canopy) (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 18 Douglas Avenue Airth Falkirk FK2 8GF
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 18 Douglas Avenue Airth Falkirk FK2 8GF
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 21 Mercat Crescent Airth Falkirk FK2 8FX
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 25 Mercat Crescent Airth Falkirk FK2 8FX
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - 24 Castle View Airth Falkirk FK2 8GE
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 24 Castle View Airth Falkirk FK2 8GE
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - Elphinstone Inn High Street Airth Falkirk FK2 8JN
Change of Use and Alterations to Public House to Form 4 Flatted Dwellings for Use as Short Term Serviced Accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 1 Curling Avenue Airth Falkirk FK2 8FY
Construction of Outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - 8 Mercat Crescent Airth Falkirk FK2 8FX
Construction of Outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - Land To The North Of 4 Douglas Avenue Douglas Avenue Airth
Compliance with Conditions of P/23/0450/FUL - Construction of Dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - 44 Paul Drive Airth Falkirk FK2 8LA
Construction of Boundary Fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-11-19
View full details - - Land To The North Of 4 Douglas Avenue Douglas Avenue Airth
Compliance with Conditions of P/23/0450/FUL - Construction of Dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 2 - 3 Dower Place Main Street Airth Falkirk FK2 8LD
Application for Section 50 Planning Certificate
Status: Undecided | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - 21 Mercat Crescent Airth Falkirk FK2 8FX
Change of Use from Open Space to Garden Ground & Construction of Fence (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-10-21
View full details - - Land To The North Of 4 Douglas Avenue Douglas Avenue Airth
Compliance with Condition No.3 of P/23/0450/FUL - Construction of Dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-09-24
View full details - - Land To The North Of 4 Douglas Avenue Douglas Avenue Airth
Compliance with Condition 4 of P/23/0450/FUL - Construction of Dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-08-20
View full details - - 21 Mercat Crescent Airth Falkirk FK2 8FX
Formation of Balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-08-07
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A brief summary of Airth in Falkirk
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. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,940 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Falkirk district.
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, 27 planning applications were submitted near Airth. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Airth were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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