Elrig, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Elrig, Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · settlement

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About Elrig

Elrig is a quaint hamlet situated in the historical county of Wigtownshire, within Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Nestled in the picturesque Machars peninsula, it lies approximately 3 miles (5 km) north of Port William, making it a noteworthy location for potential planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
• Parliamentary constituency: Dumfries and Galloway
• LSOA: Newton Stewart - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Elrig.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Elrig.

• 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 Elrig based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Elrig.

1. - 11 Main Street Elrig Village Newton Stewart DG8 9RD
   ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO NORTH ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
   Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-11-07
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2. - 11 Main Street Elrig Village Newton Stewart DG8 9RD
   ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO NORTH ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-11-07
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A brief summary of Elrig in Dumfries and Galloway

Elrig is a quaint hamlet situated in the historical county of Wigtownshire, within Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Nestled in the picturesque Machars peninsula, it lies approximately 3 miles (5 km) north of Port William, making it a noteworthy location for potential planning applications in the region.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Elrig a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Elrig 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 Elrig

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Elrig.

The most common application types near Elrig were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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