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Planning in Cumnock

Approved
100%
29 of 29 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cumnock in the last 24 months, from East Ayrshire Council's planning register.

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About Cumnock

Cumnock is a vibrant town in East Ayrshire, Scotland, situated at the junction of the Glaisnock Water and Lugar Water. With a local population of approximately 13,000, it is surrounded by several housing projects, including Craigens, Logan, and Netherthird, as well as the historic ironworks settlement of Lugar. Notably, a new housing development named Knockroon received planning permission from East Ayrshire Council on 9 December 2009, reflecting the area's ongoing growth and development opportunities.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cumnock 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 Cumnock 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, Cumnock 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 Cumnock, 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, 41 planning applications were submitted near Cumnock. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), outline applications (2), tree works (2). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cumnock?
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Cumnock. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cumnock?
The average planning decision time near Cumnock is 55 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 Cumnock?
The planning approval rate near Cumnock is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cumnock?
The most common type of planning application near Cumnock is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cumnock?
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