Birchburn, North Ayrshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birchburn, North Ayrshire.
North Ayrshire · Scotland · settlement
About Birchburn
Shiskine is a quaint village located on the Isle of Arran in North Ayrshire's Firth of Clyde, nestled within the parish of Kilmory. Positioned along the Shiskine Valley, just north of Blackwaterfoot, the village's name derives from the Gaelic term for "marshy place." Historically a swamp, the area has transformed into fertile farmland, making it an intriguing location for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Ayrshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Ayrshire and Arran
- LSOA: Arran - 07
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birchburn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birchburn.
- 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 Birchburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Birchburn.
- - Birchburn Farm Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran KA27 8EP
Erection of 2 agricultural sheds
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2018-05-03
View full details - - Briar Cottage Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran KA27 8EP
Formation of access ramp to detached dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2017-08-01
View full details - - Birchburn Farm Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran KA27 8EP
Formation of new vehicle access on to classified road
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2017-04-07
View full details - - Birchburn Farm Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran KA27 8EP
Erection of 2 agricultural sheds
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2017-04-07
View full details - - Site To South Of Inverbeg Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran
Erection of detached dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2016-05-03
View full details - - Southview Farm Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran KA27 8EP
Extension to existing house and erection of replacement outbuilding to form holiday accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2013-10-17
View full details - - Redwood Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran KA27 8EP
Erection of attached timber garage to side of detached dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2012-10-31
View full details - - Balgowan Farm Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran KA27 8EP
Erection of extension to front of detached dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2010-07-14
View full details - - Balgowan Farm Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran KA27 8EP
Installation of one sira antenna, one 1.5m dish antenna and one 0.75m dish antenna on the existing tower with an associated feeder gantry for the digital switchover
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2010-02-04
View full details - - Daisybank Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran KA27 8EW
Erection of extensions to side and rear of detached dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2009-08-19
View full details - - 8 Ladeside Place Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran KA27 8EG
(A) Installation of two solar panels; and (B) installation of flue for woodburning stove (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2009-08-03
View full details - - Balgowan Farm Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran KA27 8EP
Erection of extension and dormer extension to rear of dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2009-04-29
View full details - - Site To East Of Shiskine Primary School Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran
Change of use from agricultural land to form playground (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2008-12-17
View full details - - Corrour Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran KA27 8EP
Erection of flue to front of detached dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2008-11-13
View full details - - Taigh Mor Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran KA27 8EW
Formation of dormer extension to side of detached dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2007-08-31
View full details - - Stanford Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran KA27 8EW
Erection of extensions to rear of detached dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2005-12-08
View full details - - Site To South Of Birchburn Farm Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran
Erection of detached dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2005-11-18
View full details - - Site To The North Of The Steading Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran
Erection of medical centre
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2005-09-08
View full details - - Briar Cottage Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran KA27 8EP
Alteration and extension to rear of dwelling house including demolition of existing porch and erection of conservatory to side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2004-01-23
View full details - - Plot 5 Birchburn Shiskine Brodick Isle Of Arran KA27 8EP
Erection of dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2003-04-03
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A brief summary of Birchburn in North Ayrshire
Shiskine is a quaint village located on the Isle of Arran in North Ayrshire's Firth of Clyde, nestled within the parish of Kilmory. Positioned along the Shiskine Valley, just north of Blackwaterfoot, the village's name derives from the Gaelic term for "marshy place." Historically a swamp, the area has transformed into fertile farmland, making it an intriguing location for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Birchburn a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birchburn 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 Birchburn
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Birchburn. The average decision time was 51 days.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Birchburn were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% 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 was submitted.
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