Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire.
West Dunbartonshire · Scotland · Town
About Dumbarton
Dumbarton, located in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, sits on the north bank of the River Clyde at the estuary where the River Leven meets the Clyde. As of 2006, the town had an estimated population of 19,990, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Dunbartonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dunbartonshire
- LSOA: Garshake, Milton and Bowling - 06
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dumbarton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dumbarton.
- 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 Dumbarton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Dumbarton.
- - 42 Park Street Dumbarton G82 1RF
Proposed extension and alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 53D Glasgow Road Dumbarton G82 1RB
Replacement of existing external door with glazing panel to match adjacent glazing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Unit 6 St James Retail Park 19 Glasgow Road Dumbarton West Dunbartonshire G82 1RB
Advertisement of the following types : Fascia Sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - St Patricks RC Church Strathleven Place Dumbarton G82 1BA
Replacement of statue in principal elevation of listed building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 45 - 47 Bonhill Road Dumbarton G82 2DJ
Advertisement of the following types : Fascia Sign, Projecting Sign, x3 no car parking signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Dumbarton in West Dunbartonshire
Dumbarton, located in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, sits on the north bank of the River Clyde at the estuary where the River Leven meets the Clyde. As of 2006, the town had an estimated population of 19,990, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dumbarton a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dumbarton 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.
Planning Activity in Dumbarton
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Dumbarton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Dumbarton.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dumbarton were full planning applications (14), listed building and heritage (3), advertising consent (3). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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