How long do planning decisions take near Coulport?

The average planning decision time near Coulport is 27 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 Coulport?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Coulport?

The most common type of planning application near Coulport is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Coulport?

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Coulport, Argyll and Bute Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Coulport, Argyll and Bute.

Argyll and Bute · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Coulport are administered by Argyll And Bute Council. View the full Argyll And Bute Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Coulport

Coulport, located on Loch Long in Argyll and Bute, is home to the Royal Naval Armaments Depot (RNAD Coulport), which serves as the primary storage and loading facility for the UK's Trident nuclear warheads. This strategic site plays a significant role in national defense and could be a focal point for planning applications related to security, infrastructure, and environmental considerations in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Argyll and Bute
Parliamentary constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
LSOA: Helensburgh West and Rhu - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

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

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Coulport.

- RNAD Coulport Coulport Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 0PD
Alterations and extension to existing building to form student accommodation, offices and breakout area (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2024-03-27
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A brief summary of Coulport in Argyll and Bute

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

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Planning Activity in Coulport

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Coulport. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.

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

The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

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

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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