Dunblane, Stirling Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dunblane, Stirling.
Stirling · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Dunblane are administered by Stirling Council. View the full Stirling Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dunblane
Dunblane, located in the council area of Stirling, Scotland, is a commuter town well-connected to the Central Belt, making it an attractive option for those working in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Nestled within the historic boundaries of Perthshire, Dunblane offers a blend of picturesque surroundings and convenient transport links, which may influence planning applications in the area.
District: Stirling
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stirling
- Parliamentary constituency: Stirling and Strathallan
- LSOA: Dunblane East - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dunblane.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunblane.
- 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 Dunblane based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
427 planning applications found near Dunblane.
- - 61 High Street Dunblane FK15 0EE
Fascia signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Dunblane Hydro Perth Road Dunblane FK15 0HE
Alternations to the existing external gantry walkway
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Dunblane Hydro Perth Road Dunblane FK15 0HE
Installation of new mechanical plant equipment at roof level to serve the existing hotel kitchen
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 7 Backcroft Dunblane FK15 0BL
Proposed rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Crawford Park Perth Road Dunblane FK15 0HA
Fell to ground level 1no. Ash with Stage 1 Ash Dieback
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Dunblane Hydro Perth Road Dunblane FK15 0HE
Proposed fabric repair works to the existing Dunblane Hydro Hotel, including localised repair and replacement of defective external building fabric elements
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Dunblane Hydro Perth Road Dunblane FK15 0HE
Change of use of open space to form parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Burlington House Perth Road Dunblane FK15 0HA
Reduce crown of 1no. Corsican Pine by 20-25%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 1 Glen Road Dunblane FK15 0DJ
The installation of 2 air source heat pumps to the side of the dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Cathedral Square Cottage 7 Kirk Street Dunblane FK15 0AL
Demolish and rebuild the external west facing wall including insertion of new timber, double glazed sash and case windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Cathedral Square Cottage 7 Kirk Street Dunblane FK15 0AL
Demolish and rebuild the external west facing wall including insertion of new timber, double glazed sash and case windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Dunblane Cathedral The Cross Dunblane FK15 0AQ
Fell Ornamental Flowering Cherry Prunus sp to ground level; Wild Cherry Prunus avium - crown lift to the south; Holly Ilex aquifolium - fell to ground level; Wild Cherry Prunus avium - remove all dead
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Carroncraig 2 Sinclair Street Dunblane FK15 0AH
Extension and alterations to dwelling including replacement of glazed roof of conservatory with single ply membrane, and formation of full height doorway at rear and alterations to form a new window
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Stirling | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Erlo 1 - 3 High Street Dunblane FK15 0EE
Fascia signage and projecting signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Stirling | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Dunblane Hydro Perth Road Dunblane FK15 0HE
Proposed fascia signage and box signage consisting of: entrance signage, signage to main building, entrance banner, direction signage and leisure club entrance signage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Stirling | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - Allanview The Haining Dunblane FK15 0AP
Formation of rear extension to form new opening with bi-fold doors and canopy, alter eaves and wall finishes and remove side door
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stirling | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 17 Caledonian Place Dunblane FK15 9AF
Erection of dormer extension with timber doors with access to proposed raised deck
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stirling | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - St Laurence House The Crescent Dunblane FK15 0DL
Remove Cypress trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stirling | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Local Office The Cross Dunblane FK15 0AQ
Repainting main access doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stirling | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - Redlands Perth Road Dunblane FK15 0HA
Alterations to rear extension to form new windows and doors.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stirling | Date: 2025-08-01
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A brief summary of Dunblane in Stirling
Dunblane, located in the council area of Stirling, Scotland, is a commuter town well-connected to the Central Belt, making it an attractive option for those working in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Nestled within the historic boundaries of Perthshire, Dunblane offers a blend of picturesque surroundings and convenient transport links, which may influence planning applications in the area. It sits within the Stirling district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dunblane a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dunblane 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 Dunblane
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Dunblane. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Dunblane.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dunblane were tree works (26), full planning applications (21), listed building and heritage (12). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
87 planning appeals were lodged, of which 23 were allowed and 64 were dismissed (26% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 13 applications
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
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