Search Ayr planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Ayr · updated daily · South Ayrshire Council
- 77 - 81 High Street Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 1NFAwaiting decisionInstallation of signage to listed buildingReceived 29 Oct 202626/00716/LBC
- 77 - 81 High Street Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 1NFAwaiting decisionErection of signageReceived 27 Oct 202626/00710/ADV
- Flat 2 1 Boat Vennal Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 1HRAwaiting decisionChange of use from residential to form short term letPlanning PermissionReceived 15 Oct 202626/00687/APP
- 5 Tig Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9AUAwaiting decisionAlterations and extension to dwellinghousePlanning PermissionReceived 2 Oct 202626/00656/APP
- 7 South Harbour Street Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 1HZAwaiting decisionAlterations to, and repainting of buildingReceived 1 Oct 202626/00637/APP
Planning in Ayr
- Approved
- 98%
- 43 of 44 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ayr in the last 24 months, from South Ayrshire Council's planning register.
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Around Ayr
Postcode districts
KA8 54 applications in the last 12 monthsKA7 198 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: South Ayrshire Council
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About Ayr
Ayr, located on Scotland's southwest coast, serves as the administrative centre of South Ayrshire Council and is the historic county town of Ayrshire. With a population of 46,982, it ranks as the 15th largest settlement in Scotland and the second largest town in Ayrshire. Ayr is adjacent to the smaller town of Prestwick to the north and has made several bids for city status, most recently in 2022. This dynamic town is an important area for planning applications, reflecting its growth and community development.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ayr area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Ayr a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ayr 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Ayr, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Ayr. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (26), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2).