How long do planning decisions take near Cardross?

The average planning decision time near Cardross is 70 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 Cardross?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Cardross?

The most common type of planning application near Cardross is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cardross?

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Cardross, Argyll and Bute Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cardross, Argyll and Bute.

Argyll and Bute · Scotland · settlement

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About Cardross

Cardross is a sizable village located on the north side of the Firth of Clyde in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, with a population of 2,032 as of 2022. Positioned midway between Dumbarton and Helensburgh, it lies within the historic county of Dunbartonshire, making it an area of interest for planning applications in both residential and commercial development.

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Area Information

Admin district: West Dunbartonshire
Parliamentary constituency: West Dunbartonshire
LSOA: Dumbarton North - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cardross.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Cardross based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Cardross.

- Viewpark Borrowfield Cardross Argyll And Bute G82 5NL
Proposed alterations and erection of extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-02-25
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- Store Viewfield 71A Main Road Cardross Argyll And Bute
Request to discharge conditions relative to application 24/00462/PP. Specifically conditions 2 - 10
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-01-29
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- 94 Main Road Cardross Argyll And Bute G82 5NY
Enlargement to external windows (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-11-10
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- 1 Mayfield Station Road Cardross Argyll And Bute G82 5NW
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-05-23
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- Beacon House Peel Street Cardross Dumbarton Argyll And Bute G82 5LD
Replacement of existing front door, sidelights and fan light
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2024-10-31
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- Beechwood Main Road Cardross Dumbarton Argyll And Bute G82 5LE
Alterations to entrance hallway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2024-08-23
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- Evergreen Borrowfield Station Road Cardross Dumbarton Argyll And Bute G82 5NL
Erection of outhouse with decking to form lounge for associated dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Cardross in Argyll and Bute

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

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Planning Activity in Cardross

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Cardross. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

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

At 70 days on average, decisions near Cardross slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Cardross were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 55% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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