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Planning in Castlecary

Approved
93%
13 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Castlecary in the last 24 months, from Falkirk Council's planning register.

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Around Castlecary

Postcode districts

FK4 18 applications in the last 12 monthsG68 53 applications in the last 12 monthsG67 51 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Falkirk Council

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About Castlecary

Castlecary is a historic village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, located near the Falkirk border and close to Cumbernauld. Known for its rich infrastructure history, Castlecary features a bridged river, a Roman fort, and a Victorian railway viaduct, alongside modern transport links including a motorway. Originally part of the parish of Falkirk, the village was annexed to Cumbernauld in the early 18th century and has connections to nearby Allandale, which was established for fireclay workers from Castlecary.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Castlecary 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 Castlecary 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, Castlecary 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 Castlecary, 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, 21 planning applications were submitted near Castlecary. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (3), advertising consent (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Castlecary?
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Castlecary. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Castlecary?
The average planning decision time near Castlecary is 77 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 Castlecary?
The planning approval rate near Castlecary is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Castlecary?
The most common type of planning application near Castlecary is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Castlecary?
You can search and track planning applications near Castlecary on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.