Ayr, South Ayrshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ayr, South Ayrshire.
South Ayrshire · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Ayr are administered by South Ayrshire Council. View the full South Ayrshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Ayrshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- LSOA: Newton North - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ayr.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ayr.
- 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 Ayr based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Ayr.
- 26/00380/APP · Received: Mon 01 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 19 Jun 2026 - Ayr United Football Ground Somerset Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9NA
Erection of wellness centre and cafe
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-06-19 - - Western House Hotel 66 Craigie Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 0HA
Erection of signage (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Ayr United Football Ground Somerset Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9NA
Change of use of land to form 4 padel courts, siting of 3 portacabins and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 72 Lochside Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9LH
Erection of 4 dwellingflats and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-05-20
View full details - - 63 - 71 George Street Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 0AH
Change of use of church to form dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 72 Lochside Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9LH
Erection of 4 dwellingflats and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-11-19
View full details - - Unit 6 2 West Sanquhar Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9JH
Alterations and extension to unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - STREET RECORD Walker Road Ayr South Ayrshire
Prior approval for installation of telecommunications mast and associated equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2023-07-07
View full details - - 27 Walker Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9JZ
Formation of a driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2023-04-11
View full details - - Cleansing Department Walker Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9LE
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of walker road public cleansing depot and waste transfer station
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2016-05-20
View full details - - Cleansing Department Walker Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9LE
Erection of welfare/office building, biomass boiler building, cycle shelter and associated car parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2015-12-09
View full details - - Cleansing Department Walker Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9LE
Erection of welfare/ office accommodation, formation of access and car parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2014-07-28
View full details - - Cleansing Department Walker Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9LE
Erection of welfare/office accomodation, formation of access, car parking and associated landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2013-04-02
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A brief summary of Ayr in South Ayrshire
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ayr a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Ayr
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Ayr. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ayr may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Ayr slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ayr were full planning applications (25), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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