Search Castle Douglas planning applications

24 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Castle Douglas · updated daily · Dumfries and Galloway Council

Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 24 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Former Crown Hotel 25 - 26 King Street Castle Douglas DG7 1AAAwaiting decisionCHANGE OF USE AND ALTERATIONS TO HOTEL (CLASS 7) TO FORM 4 DWELLINGHOUSES (CLASS 9)Received 3 Nov 202626/1989/FUL
Land Adjacent To The A702 Public Road Bogue St John's Town Of Dalry Castle DouglasAwaiting decisionFORMATION OF NEW ACCESS TRACK LINKING TO PUBLIC ROAD AT 2 POINTS ON LAND TO THE NORTH OF THE A702 PUBLIC ROAD AND TO THE SOUTH OF BOGUE FARM (INVOLVING FELLING OF TREES AND REMOVAL OF OTHER VEGETATION) TO ACCOMMODATE ABNORMALLY LARGE WIND FARM COMPONENT LOADS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED WIND FARM DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREA AT VARIANCE WITH CONDITIONS 1, 3 AND 4 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 24/0086/FUL) TO ALLOW A FURTHER 5 YEARS YEARS TO INITIATE THE DEVELOPMENT AND THAT CONDITIONS 3 AND 4 SHALL NOT BE DUPLICATED AS THEY HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN DISCHARGEDReceived 28 Oct 202626/1954/S42
Land At Parton Mill Bridge (A713 Layby) Parton Castle DouglasAwaiting decisionALTERATIONS TO A713 LAYBY AND CONSTRUCTION OF LOAD BEARING SURFACE TO FACILITATE ACCESS OF TURBINE DELIVERIES TO VARIOUS CONSENTED WIND FARMSReceived 25 Sep 202626/1671/FUL
18 Queen Elizabeth Drive Castle Douglas DG7 1HHAwaiting decisionINSTALLATION OF 1NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLEReceived 4 Sep 202626/1564/UTL
90 Queen Street Castle Douglas DG7 1EGAwaiting decisionERECTION OF EXTENSION TO NORTH WEST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSEFullReceived 26 Aug 202626/1498/FUL

Planning in Castle Douglas

Approved: 75%; 9 of 10 decided
Decision time: about 6 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Castle Douglas in the last 24 months, from Dumfries and Galloway Council's planning register.

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Around Castle Douglas

Postcode districts

DG7 233 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Dumfries and Galloway Council

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About Castle Douglas

Castle Douglas, located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, is situated in the Kirkcudbrightshire lieutenancy area, nestled between Dalbeattie and Gatehouse of Fleet. This town is part of the ecclesiastical parish of Kelton, making it an important locality for planning applications in the region.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Castle Douglas area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Castle Douglas a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Castle Douglas 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Castle Douglas, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Castle Douglas. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), outline applications (5), listed building and heritage (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Castle Douglas?

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Castle Douglas. The approval rate is 75%.

How long do planning decisions take near Castle Douglas?

The average planning decision time near Castle Douglas is 43 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 Castle Douglas?

The planning approval rate near Castle Douglas is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Castle Douglas?

The most common type of planning application near Castle Douglas is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Castle Douglas?

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