How long do planning decisions take near Douglastown?

The average planning decision time near Douglastown is 58 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 Douglastown?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Douglastown?

The most common type of planning application near Douglastown is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Douglastown?

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Douglastown, Angus Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Douglastown, Angus.

Angus · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Douglastown are administered by Angus Council. View the full Angus Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Douglastown

Douglastown is a historic hamlet located in Kinnettles, Angus, just three miles south-west of Forfar. Established in the late 18th century to accommodate workers for a flax mill built by James Ivory & Co., the area was pivotal in the production of osnaburgs, a heavy linen cloth. Although the mill ceased operations in 1834, Douglastown remains a point of interest for those researching local heritage and planning applications in this quaint Scottish community.

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Area Information

Admin district: Angus
Parliamentary constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens
LSOA: Angus Glens - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Douglastown.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Douglastown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Douglastown.

- Orchard House Kerbet Place Douglastown Forfar DD8 1TL
Erection of garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-02-17
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A brief summary of Douglastown in Angus

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

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Planning Activity in Douglastown

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Douglastown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

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

At 58 days on average, decisions near Douglastown slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Douglastown were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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