How long do planning decisions take near Beancross?

The average planning decision time near Beancross is 53 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 Beancross?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Beancross?

The most common type of planning application near Beancross is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Beancross?

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Beancross, Falkirk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Beancross, Falkirk.

Falkirk · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Beancross are administered by Falkirk Council. View the full Falkirk Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Falkirk
Parliamentary constituency: Falkirk
LSOA: Falkirk - Grahamston - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Beancross.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Beancross based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Beancross.

- Autopoint Car Breakers Icehouse Brae Laurieston Falkirk FK2 9NJ
Refurbishment and External Upgrading Works to Existing Workshop
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-04-15
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- 17 Polmont Road Laurieston Falkirk FK2 9QQ
Construction of Vehicular Access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-10-17
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- 112 Mary Street Laurieston Falkirk FK2 9PS
Amendment to P/21/0523/FUL - Change of Use of Flatted Dwelling to House of Multiple Occupation
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-06-26
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- 13 Langton Road Westquarter Falkirk FK2 9SR
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Beancross in Falkirk

Beancross is a settlement located in Falkirk, Scotland.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Beancross. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

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

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Beancross were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), 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.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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