Auldgirth, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Auldgirth, Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · settlement

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About Auldgirth

Auldgirth is a village in Dumfries and Galloway, situated along the A76 road. Known for its historical charm, the village features The Auldgirth Inn and the now-closed Auldgirth Primary School, which ceased operations in 2000. Recent rejuvenation efforts have expanded the community beyond its original core, which is rooted in the name's Early Scots origin meaning 'old enclosure.' The area is also close to Carse Loch and the Friar's Carse country house hotel, making it a notable location for planning applications and development opportunities.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
• Parliamentary constituency: Dumfries and Galloway
• LSOA: Shawhead - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Auldgirth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Auldgirth.

1. - Plot 1 High Auldgirth Auldgirth Dumfries DG2 0XJ
   ERECTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE WITH ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS AND DETACHED GARDEN ROOM/GARAGE AND INSTALLATION OF AN AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP AND A SEPTIC TANK AND SOAKAWAY
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-02-27
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2. - High Auldgirth Farm Auldgirth Dumfries DG2 0XJ
   ERECTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE (CLASS 9) AND INSTALLATION OF SEPTIC TANK AND SOAKAWAY
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-02-16
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A brief summary of Auldgirth in Dumfries and Galloway

Auldgirth is a village in Dumfries and Galloway, situated along the A76 road. Known for its historical charm, the village features The Auldgirth Inn and the now-closed Auldgirth Primary School, which ceased operations in 2000. Recent rejuvenation efforts have expanded the community beyond its original core, which is rooted in the name's Early Scots origin meaning 'old enclosure.' The area is also close to Carse Loch and the Friar's Carse country house hotel, making it a notable location for planning applications and development opportunities.

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

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

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

The most common application types near Auldgirth were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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