Clarencefield, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clarencefield, Dumfries and Galloway.
Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · settlement
About Clarencefield
Clarencefield is a small village located in the Ruthwell Parish of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, nestled between the towns of Dumfries and Annan. Historically, it was connected to the railway network through the now-closed Ruthwell railway station, making it a noteworthy area for historical transport planning considerations.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
- Parliamentary constituency: Dumfries and Galloway
- LSOA: Heathhall - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clarencefield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clarencefield.
- 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 Clarencefield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Clarencefield.
- - Clarencefield House Clarencefield Dumfries DG1 4NF
FORMATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-04-03
View full details - - Toledo 7 Woodside Avenue Clarencefield DG1 4GD
EXTENSION TO DOMESTIC GARDEN GROUND AND ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO SOUTH WEST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - The Willows Clarencefield Dumfries DG1 4NF
ERECTION OF ONE AND A HALF STOREY EXTENSION TO SOUTH-WEST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-05-27
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A brief summary of Clarencefield in Dumfries and Galloway
Clarencefield is a small village located in the Ruthwell Parish of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, nestled between the towns of Dumfries and Annan. Historically, it was connected to the railway network through the now-closed Ruthwell railway station, making it a noteworthy area for historical transport planning considerations.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Clarencefield a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Clarencefield includes 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solway Firth; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solway Firth; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Clarencefield
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Clarencefield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Clarencefield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Clarencefield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Clarencefield were full planning applications (5). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.