How long do planning decisions take near Auchenmalg?

The average planning decision time near Auchenmalg is 47 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Auchenmalg?

The planning approval rate near Auchenmalg is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Auchenmalg?

The most common type of planning application near Auchenmalg is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Auchenmalg?

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Auchenmalg, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Auchenmalg, Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · settlement

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About Auchenmalg

Auchenmalg is a quaint hamlet located on the scenic shores of Luce Bay in the parish of Old Luce, Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. The community features essential amenities, including a village hall, the Cock Inn pub, and the Luce Bay Holiday Park, which attracts tourists looking to enjoy the coastal landscape. With farming as a key industry alongside tourism, Auchenmalg offers a unique blend of rural charm and holiday appeal, making it an interesting area for planning applications related to both residential and commercial developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
Parliamentary constituency: Dumfries and Galloway
LSOA: Machars South - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Auchenmalg.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Auchenmalg based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Auchenmalg.

- Bridgend Cottage Bridgend Glenluce Newton Stewart DG8 0JR
CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND TO DOMESTIC GARDEN GROUND, FORMATION OF LAY-BY ACCESS AND TRACK AND ERECTION OF BOUNDARY FENCE AND GATES (RETROSPECTIVE)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-12-02
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- Broompark Glenluce Newton Stewart DG8 0JR
ERECTION OF ABOVE GROUND SLURRY STORE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-09-05
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A brief summary of Auchenmalg in Dumfries and Galloway

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

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Planning Activity in Auchenmalg

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Auchenmalg. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Auchenmalg may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Auchenmalg 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.

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