Search Dumfries planning applications
22 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Dumfries · updated daily · Dumfries and Galloway Council
- Huntingdon House 27 Moffat Road Dumfries DG1 1NNAwaiting decisionERECTION OF BOUNDARY FENCE AND GATESReceived 2 Nov 202626/1937/FUL
- DG1 Leisure Complex Hoods Loaning Dumfries DG1 2HTAwaiting decisionINSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT ROOF COVERINGReceived 30 Oct 202626/1970/FUL
- 50 Lockerbie Road Dumfries DG1 3AXAwaiting decisionENLARGEMENT OF EXISTING ACCESS ONTO A709 AND ALTERATION TO BOUNDARY WALLReceived 27 Oct 202626/1840/FUL
- Land South West Of Dumfries Market C And D Auction Markets Limited Huntingdon Road Dumfries DG1 1NFAwaiting decisionERECTION OF 35 METRE HIGH LATTICE TOWER, INSTALLATION OF 3 ANTENNAS, 2 TRANSMISSON DISHES, 2 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABINETS AND ANCILLARY WORKSReceived 26 Oct 202626/1915/FUL
- Arnold Clark Showroom Annan Road Dumfries DG1 3ADAwaiting decisionDISPLAY OF 6 METRE HIGH EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED TOTEM SIGNReceived 21 Oct 202626/1721/ADV
Planning in Dumfries
- Approved
- 86%
- 43 of 47 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Dumfries in the last 24 months, from Dumfries and Galloway Council's planning register.
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Around Dumfries
Postcode districts
DG1 177 applications in the last 12 monthsDG2 161 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Dumfries and Galloway Council
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About Dumfries
Dumfries is a significant market town and former royal burgh located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Positioned near the mouth of the River Nith on the Solway Firth, it lies 25 miles from the Anglo-Scottish border and serves as the county town of the historic Dumfriesshire. This vibrant town is a focal point for planning applications in the region, reflecting its rich history and strategic location.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Dumfries 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 Dumfries 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, Dumfries 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 Dumfries, 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, 108 planning applications were submitted near Dumfries. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
The most common types were listed building and heritage (15), discharge of conditions (12), full planning applications (10).