How long do planning decisions take near Camelon?

The average planning decision time near Camelon is 61 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 Camelon?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Camelon?

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

How can I track planning applications near Camelon?

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Camelon, Falkirk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Camelon, Falkirk.

Falkirk · Scotland · settlement

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

About Camelon

Camelon is a prominent settlement in the Falkirk council area of Scotland, located in the Forth Valley just 1.3 miles west of Falkirk and south of Larbert. With a population of 4,508 as of the 2001 census, Camelon is well-connected by the A803 road, making it an important link in the region's transport network. This growing community offers various planning opportunities for development and infrastructure within the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Falkirk
Parliamentary constituency: Falkirk
LSOA: Braes Villages - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Camelon.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Camelon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Camelon.

- 7 Carmuirs Street Falkirk FK1 4PZ
Extensions to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-04-20
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- 58 Union Road Falkirk FK1 4PF
Use of Building as Class 1A (Shops and Financial, Professional and Other Services )
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-01-16
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- 102 Glasgow Road Falkirk FK1 4HR
External Alterations and Change of use from Hot Food Takeaway (sui generis) to Restaurant/cafe (class 3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Tesco Stores Ltd Glasgow Road Falkirk FK1 4HQ
Alterations to Building and Installation of Bollards
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Camelon in Falkirk

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

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

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Camelon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

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

At 61 days on average, decisions near Camelon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Camelon were full planning applications (8), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 89% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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