Alloa, Clackmannanshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alloa, Clackmannanshire.
Clackmannanshire · Scotland · Town
About Alloa
Alloa is a vibrant town in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, situated on the northern bank of the River Forth, where it transitions into the Firth of Forth. Nestled south of the Ochil Hills and just six miles east of Stirling, Alloa is well-connected, lying 13 miles west of Dunfermline and approximately 25 miles by water from Granton. This strategic location makes it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities in the Central Lowlands.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Clackmannanshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Alloa and Grangemouth
- LSOA: Alloa South and East - 06
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alloa.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alloa.
- 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 Alloa based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Alloa.
- - Thistle Bar 1 Junction Place Alloa Clackmannanshire FK10 1JW
Display of 1 No. Illuminated Fascia Sign, 1 No. Illuminated Projecting Sign, 3 No. Box Signs And 2 No. Hand Painted Murals
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Clackmannanshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 7 Tower Square Alloa Clackmannanshire FK10 1PL
Use Of House As Short Term Let (Class 9)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Clackmannanshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 15A Mar Street Alloa Clackmannanshire
Partial Demolition Of Vacant Building (Upper Floor)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Clackmannanshire | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Rowallan 9 Grange Road Alloa Clackmannanshire FK10 1LR
Installation of New Roof Covering with Spanish Slates
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Clackmannanshire | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 35 Shillinghill Alloa Clackmannanshire FK10 1JX
External Changes To Allow Subdivision Of Existing Class 1A Unit To Form 2 Separate Class 1A Units
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Clackmannanshire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - The Bank Bank Street Alloa Clackmannanshire FK10 1HP
Alterations To Facilitate Change Of Use From A Public House (Sui Generis) To A Coffee Shop Serving Food and Drink (Class 3) Consisting Of Access Ramp, New Signage, And Internal Wall Alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Clackmannanshire | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - The Bank Bank Street Alloa Clackmannanshire FK10 1HP
Change Of Use From Public House (Sui Generis) To Coffee Shop Serving Food and Drink (Class 3) And Installation of New Ramp Access to Front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Clackmannanshire | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 44B Mill Street Alloa Clackmannanshire FK10 1DY
Change Of Use of Flat To Use As Short Term Let (Sui Generis) (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Clackmannanshire | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 16 Colville Gardens Alloa Clackmannanshire FK10 1DU
Installation Of Replacement Front Doors To No. 14 And No. 16
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Clackmannanshire | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Site At Engelen Drive Alloa Clackmannanshire
Demolition of 2 No. Existing Flatted Blocks And Erection Of 10. No Houses With Associated Access Road, Pavements, Landscaping And External Works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Clackmannanshire | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - 51-57 Odds Broad Street Alloa Clackmannanshire
Installation Of Replacement Windows to No. 51 and 53 (Retrospective) and 55 and 57
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Clackmannanshire | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - 19 High Street Alloa Clackmannanshire FK10 1JF
Display of Replacement ATM Surround, ATM Advert and Window Vinyl Around ATM
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Clackmannanshire | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - Bank Of Scotland 21 Mar Street Alloa Clackmannanshire FK10 1HR
Replacement Internal Lighting
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Clackmannanshire | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Alloa in Clackmannanshire
Alloa is a vibrant town in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, situated on the northern bank of the River Forth, where it transitions into the Firth of Forth. Nestled south of the Ochil Hills and just six miles east of Stirling, Alloa is well-connected, lying 13 miles west of Dunfermline and approximately 25 miles by water from Granton. This strategic location makes it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities in the Central Lowlands.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alloa a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alloa 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 Alloa
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Alloa. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Alloa may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Alloa were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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