Ardwell, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ardwell, Dumfries and Galloway.

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About Ardwell

Ardwell is a quaint village located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, nestled along the scenic shores of Luce Bay in the southern Rhins of Galloway. The village is accessible via the A716 road, which connects it to Drummore and the Mull of Galloway, while Ardwell Park features a collection of modern residential homes, contributing to the local community's development. This tranquil setting offers potential for various planning applications, particularly in housing and local amenities.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
• Parliamentary constituency: Dumfries and Galloway
• LSOA: Stranraer East - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ardwell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Ardwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Ardwell.

1. - Ardwell House Ardwell Stranraer DG9 9LY
   PARTIAL CHANGE OF USE OF DWELLINGHOUSE (CLASS 9) TO SHORT TERM HOLIDAY LET (SUI GENERIS)
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-03-18
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2. - Ardwell House Ardwell Stranraer DG9 9LY
   SITING OF A MARQUEE FOR USE AS AN EVENTS SPACE AND FORMATION OF 18 PARKING SPACES
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-05-28
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A brief summary of Ardwell in Dumfries and Galloway

Ardwell is a quaint village located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, nestled along the scenic shores of Luce Bay in the southern Rhins of Galloway. The village is accessible via the A716 road, which connects it to Drummore and the Mull of Galloway, while Ardwell Park features a collection of modern residential homes, contributing to the local community's development. This tranquil setting offers potential for various planning applications, particularly in housing and local amenities.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ardwell 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 Ardwell

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Ardwell.

The most common application types near Ardwell were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

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• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.