Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire.
West Dunbartonshire · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Alexandria are administered by West Dunbartonshire Council. View the full West Dunbartonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Alexandria
Alexandria is a town located in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, situated along the River Leven. It lies three miles north of Dumbarton and approximately 15 miles north-west of Glasgow, making it a key area for planning applications in the region due to its accessibility and proximity to major urban centres.
Population: 6,860 (2016)
District: West Dunbartonshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Dunbartonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dunbartonshire
- LSOA: Balloch - 06
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alexandria.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alexandria.
- 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 Alexandria based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Alexandria.
- - 1 Third Avenue Alexandria G83 9BJ
Proposed extension and alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - QE2 Community Sport and Recreation Site Cottage Road Stanford in the Vale
Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans), 3 (Archaeological) & 6 (CTMP) on planning permission P21/V0289/FUL Change of use of agricultural land to recreational use by the public and for the reprofil
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 58 Davies Drive Alexandria G83 0UH
Proposed detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 143 Main Street Alexandria G83 0NX
Display of two non illuminated ATM signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 143 Main Street Alexandria G83 0NX
Installation of an automated teller machine (ATM)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Flat C 134 Main Street Alexandria G83 0NZ
Demolition of existing rear porch, erection of full-width rear dormer, internal reconfiguration of floor plans & elevations to Flats A & B, in accordance with previously approved application DC24/104/
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 171 Main Street Alexandria G83 0NX
External alterations including the installation of ATM
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 171 Main Street Alexandria G83 0NX
Advertisement of the following types : Fascia Sign, Projecting SignFull retail fitout of a vacant unit into a retail banking hub. Works include: External: Installation of new brand signage, installati
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - Mixed Use Development Site Mitchell Way Alexandria
10 no. EVC bays and 2 no. accessible EVC bays
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 102 Main Street Alexandria G83 0PB
Change of use of from offices to 2 no short term let apartments at 102a and 102b Main Street Alexandria (sui generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - Flat 0/2 4 Willowbank Gardens Alexandria G83 9GB
Please provide copy Building Warrant, Completion Certificate and any associated plans BW/19/099
Status: Withdrawn | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - 313 Main Street Bonhill Alexandria
Change of Use 6 Flats at 313 Main Street Bonhill Class 9 to short terms lets Sui Generis.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2023-10-03
View full details - - 315 & 317 Main Street Bonhill Alexandria
315 & 317 Main Street - Change of use from Class 9 Houses to Short Term Lets (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of Alexandria in West Dunbartonshire
Alexandria is a town located in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, situated along the River Leven. It lies three miles north of Dumbarton and approximately 15 miles north-west of Glasgow, making it a key area for planning applications in the region due to its accessibility and proximity to major urban centres. The Town has a population of approximately 6,860 (2016 estimate). It sits within the West Dunbartonshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alexandria a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alexandria planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Alexandria
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Alexandria. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Alexandria.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Alexandria slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Alexandria were full planning applications (17), amendments (2), advertising consent (2). Full planning applications account for 74% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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