Alloway, South Ayrshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alloway, South Ayrshire.
South Ayrshire · Scotland · settlement
About Alloway
Alloway, a suburb of Ayr in South Ayrshire, Scotland, is situated along the picturesque River Doon and is renowned as the birthplace of the famous poet Robert Burns, as well as the inspiration for his poem "Tam o' Shanter." The area features a conservation zone that includes several historic sites, making it an important consideration for planning applications focused on heritage preservation and development. Additionally, Alloway has connections to notable figures in architecture, such as Tobias Bachope, who contributed to significant buildings like Hopetoun House and Kinross House.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Ayrshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- LSOA: Belmont - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alloway.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alloway.
- 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 Alloway based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Alloway.
- - 23 Alloway Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 4PY
Prior notification for the installation of replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - 26/00240/PNF - 23 Alloway Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 4PY
Prior notification for the installation of replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 16 Shanter Way Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 4PF
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 7 Shanter Way Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 4PF
Erection of a garage and formation of new boundary wall and gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 11 Greenfield Avenue Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 4NW
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 11 Greenfield Avenue Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 4NW
Ash Tree - Felling of Ash Tree due to Ash dieback disease
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 3 Greenfield Avenue Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 4NW
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 1 Doonholm Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 4QQ
Alterations to listed building
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 5 Clochranhill Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 4PZ
Certificate of lawfulness for the existing installation of dormer window to dwellinghouse
Status: Withdrawn | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Alloway in South Ayrshire
Alloway, a suburb of Ayr in South Ayrshire, Scotland, is situated along the picturesque River Doon and is renowned as the birthplace of the famous poet Robert Burns, as well as the inspiration for his poem "Tam o' Shanter." The area features a conservation zone that includes several historic sites, making it an important consideration for planning applications focused on heritage preservation and development. Additionally, Alloway has connections to notable figures in architecture, such as Tobias Bachope, who contributed to significant buildings like Hopetoun House and Kinross House.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alloway a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alloway 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 Alloway
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Alloway. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Alloway may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Alloway were full planning applications (11), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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