Dunlop, East Ayrshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dunlop, East Ayrshire.
East Ayrshire · Scotland · settlement
About Dunlop
Dunlop is a village and parish located in East Ayrshire, Scotland, situated on the A735 road, approximately seven miles northeast of Kilmarnock and near Stewarton. The A735 connects to Lugton, while the B706 provides access from Beith and Burnhouse, making it an important area for planning applications and local development.
Population: 1,150 (2016)
District: East Ayrshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Ayrshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- LSOA: Southcraig and Beansburn - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dunlop.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunlop.
- 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 Dunlop based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Dunlop.
- - 49 Main Street Dunlop East Ayrshire KA3 4AF
Discharge of Condition 3a(external materials) of planning consent 25/0252/PP (extension).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Kirkland 62 Main Street Dunlop East Ayrshire KA3 4AG
External refurbishment works to roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 49 Main Street Dunlop East Ayrshire KA3 4AF
Erection of replacement single-storey rear extension, conversion of detached garage to form habitable room and associated external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - Dunlop Glebe to rear of 91 Main Street, Dunlop, KA3 4AG
Formation of access track through glebe land to rear of private dwelling formalising temporary track created for works access.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 90 Main Street Dunlop East Ayrshire KA3 4AG
Replacement of 5 windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2024-08-26
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A brief summary of Dunlop in East Ayrshire
Dunlop is a village and parish located in East Ayrshire, Scotland, situated on the A735 road, approximately seven miles northeast of Kilmarnock and near Stewarton. The A735 connects to Lugton, while the B706 provides access from Beith and Burnhouse, making it an important area for planning applications and local development. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,150 (2016 estimate). It sits within the East Ayrshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dunlop a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dunlop 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 Dunlop
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Dunlop. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Dunlop.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Dunlop slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Dunlop were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Lugton planning applications
- Moneyacres planning applications
- Burnhouse planning applications
- Halket planning applications
- Stewarton planning applications
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- Kingsford planning applications
- Auchentiber planning applications
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