Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · Town

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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.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
• Parliamentary constituency: Dumfries and Galloway
• LSOA: Glenkens - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Castle Douglas.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Castle Douglas based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Castle Douglas.

1. - Market Street Castle Douglas DG7 1AE
   ALTERATION/REPOSITIONING OF BOUNDARY WALL
   Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-02-19
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2. - 172 King Street Castle Douglas DG7 1DA
   CHANGE OF USE OF SHOP PREMISES (CLASS 1A) TO CAFE (CLASS 3)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-01-23
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3. - 63 King Street Castle Douglas DG7 1AG
   CHANGE OF USE AND ALTERATIONS TO OFFICE (CLASS 1A) TO FORM A DWELLINGHOUSE (CLASS 9)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-08-23
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4. - S/O 16 Miller Road Castle Douglas DG7 1HL
   INSTALLATION OF 1 TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-08-12
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5. - S/O Dumfries & Galloway Conservative & Unionist Association 2 St Andrew Street Castle Douglas DG7 1DE
   INSTALLATION OF 1NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLES
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-06-22
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6. - Tas Building Supplies Station Yard Industrial Estate Castle Douglas DG7 1LA
   FELLING OF 1 SCOTS PINE TREE
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2023-07-20
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7. - Bengairn 56 Academy Street Castle Douglas DG7 1EE
   FORMATION OF RAISED DECKING AREA TO SOUTH WEST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2023-05-24
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A brief summary of Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway

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

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.

Planning Activity in Castle Douglas

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Castle Douglas. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.

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

The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Castle Douglas were full planning applications (6), outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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