Search Dumbarton planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Dumbarton · updated daily · West Dunbartonshire Council
- Former Care Home (Dalmoak House) Renton Road DumbartonAwaiting decisionChange of use from care home to residential dwelling (Class 9) to reinstate original useFull ApplicationReceived 5 Oct 2026DC26/183/FUL
- Flat G/2 35 Castlegreen Street Dumbarton G82 1JBAwaiting decisionChange of use of residential flat to short-term LetFull ApplicationReceived 30 Sep 2026DC26/181/FUL
- 62 Alclutha Avenue Dumbarton G82 2NZAwaiting decisionSiting of parcel locker (retrospective)Full ApplicationReceived 16 Sep 2026DC26/157/FUL
- 18 Smollett Road Dumbarton G82 2LJApprovedInstallation of drivewayFull ApplicationReceived 10 Sep 2026Decided 27 Oct 2026DC26/171/FUL
- Malcolm Memorial Hall Eastfield Place Dumbarton G82 1EBAwaiting decisionChange of use from dance hall and play centre to residential dwelling with the associated worksFull ApplicationReceived 8 Sep 2026DC26/169/FUL
Planning in Dumbarton
- Approved
- 77%
- 27 of 27 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Dumbarton in the last 24 months, from West Dunbartonshire Council's planning register.
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Around Dumbarton
Postcode districts
G82 65 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: West Dunbartonshire Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton 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, 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Dumbarton, 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, 50 planning applications were submitted near Dumbarton. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (21), advertising consent (4), listed building and heritage (3).