How long do planning decisions take near Bridgeness?

The average planning decision time near Bridgeness is 65 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 Bridgeness?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Bridgeness?

The most common type of planning application near Bridgeness is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bridgeness?

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Bridgeness, Falkirk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bridgeness, Falkirk.

Falkirk · Scotland · settlement

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About Bridgeness

Bo'ness, located on the south bank of the Firth of Forth in the Falkirk council area, is a town with a rich maritime history. Once a burgh and seaport, it is situated 17 miles northwest of Edinburgh and 6.75 miles east of Falkirk, with a population of 15,100 as recorded in the 2011 census. This vibrant community offers unique planning opportunities in a historically significant location.

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Area Information

Admin district: Falkirk
Parliamentary constituency: Bathgate and Linlithgow
LSOA: Bo'ness - Kinneil - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bridgeness.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bridgeness based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Bridgeness.

- Walker Timber Carriden Mills Bridgeness Road Bo'ness EH51 9SQ
Installation of Biomass Plant
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-04-07
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- West Villa Bridgeness Road Bo'ness EH51 9LR
Extensions to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-04-02
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- Bo'ness Care Home 11 - 11A Bridgeness Lane Bo'ness EH51 9LQ
Prior Notification for Demolition of Buildings
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-02-09
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- Carriden Parish Church Carriden Brae Bo'ness EH51 9SL
Change of Use and Conversion of Existing Church to Dwellinghouse including alterations to gate posts.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-11-21
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- Carriden Parish Church Carriden Brae Bo'ness EH51 9SL
Change of Use and Conversion of Existing Church to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-11-21
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- Walker Timber Carriden Mills Bridgeness Road Bo'ness EH51 9SQ
Alterations / Re-cladding of Roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-06-14
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- 28 Forth Crescent Bo'ness EH51 9FB
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Bridgeness in Falkirk

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

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Planning Activity in Bridgeness

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Bridgeness. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

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

At 65 days on average, decisions near Bridgeness slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bridgeness were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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