How long do planning decisions take near Ballochgoy?

The average planning decision time near Ballochgoy is 108 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 Ballochgoy?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Ballochgoy?

The most common type of planning application near Ballochgoy is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ballochgoy?

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Ballochgoy, Argyll and Bute Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ballochgoy, Argyll and Bute.

Argyll and Bute · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Argyll and Bute
Parliamentary constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
LSOA: Rothesay Town - 07

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ballochgoy.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ballochgoy based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Ballochgoy.

- Flat 1/1 25A Gallowgate Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 0HR
Change of use of existing 2 bed residential flat to short term let
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-02-20
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- Adjacent To The Former Gas Works Site Barone Road Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute
Request to discharge conditions relative to application 25/00198/PP. Specifically condition 5
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-01-27
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- Adjacent To The Former Gas Works Site Barone Road Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute
Request to discharge conditions relative to application 25/00198/PP. Specifically condition 6
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-01-20
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- Flat Ground/2 6 Hillhouse Road Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 0HY
Erection of greenhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Putting Green Esplanade Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute
Formation of a play park including siting of play equipment, surfacing and erection of boundary fencing and gates
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-04-16
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- Rothesay Primary Substation Queen Street Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute
Demolition of wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-03-21
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- 88 Montague Street Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 0HJ
Erection of 1 projecting sign and 1 fascia sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Argyll | Date: 2024-06-21
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- 20A And 20B Argyle Street Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 0AU
Installation of replacement shopfronts
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2024-03-22
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A brief summary of Ballochgoy in Argyll and Bute

Ballochgoy is a settlement located in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Ballochgoy

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Ballochgoy. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 108 days.

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

With an average of 108 days, decisions near Ballochgoy take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Ballochgoy were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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