Dunoon, Argyll and Bute Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dunoon, Argyll and Bute.
Argyll and Bute · Scotland · Town
About Dunoon
Dunoon, the principal town on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, is situated along the western shore of the upper Firth of Clyde, nestled between the Holy Loch to the south and Innellan to the north. As part of the Argyll and Bute council area, Dunoon boasts its own community council, reflecting its local governance needs. Historically a burgh until 1976, the town is integral to regional planning and development initiatives.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Argyll and Bute
- Parliamentary constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- LSOA: Hunter's Quay - 07
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dunoon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunoon.
- 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 Dunoon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Dunoon.
- - Land To Rear Of Municipal Buildings 197 Argyll Street Dunoon Argyll And Bute
Installation of 9 metre light wooden pole
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Land Outside 56 Auchamore Road Dunoon Argyll And Bute
Erection of 1 x 8 metre light wooden pole
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Victoria Road Auchamore Dunoon
Installation of 1 x 9m medium wooden pole
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Queens Hall Argyll Street Dunoon Argyll And Bute
Installation of illuminated digital information board
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Milton House Milton Avenue Dunoon Argyll And Bute PA23 7DU
Removal of exterior render and replacement gutters and downpipes
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-10-03
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A brief summary of Dunoon in Argyll and Bute
Dunoon, the principal town on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, is situated along the western shore of the upper Firth of Clyde, nestled between the Holy Loch to the south and Innellan to the north. As part of the Argyll and Bute council area, Dunoon boasts its own community council, reflecting its local governance needs. Historically a burgh until 1976, the town is integral to regional planning and development initiatives.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dunoon a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dunoon 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 Dunoon
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Dunoon. Of these, 13% were approved, with an average decision time of 21 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 Dunoon.
The average decision time of 21 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dunoon were telecoms (12), full planning applications (3), amendments (2).
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