Search Falkirk planning applications
28 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Falkirk · updated daily · Falkirk Council
- 16 Baxters Wynd Falkirk FK1 1PFAwaiting decisionRe-roofing building, Alteration to Chimney , Rebuild gable wall and Clean Stonework (Retrospective)Planning PermissionReceived 29 Oct 2026P/26/0454/FUL
- Site To The East Of 11 Newmarket Street Newmarket Street FalkirkAwaiting decisionProposed MuralPlanning PermissionReceived 19 Oct 2026P/26/0442/FUL
- CEX Ltd 165 - 169 High Street Falkirk FK1 1DUAwaiting decisionInstallation of Telecommunications EquipmentTelecommunications NotificationReceived 16 Oct 2026P/26/0440/TEL
- Old Burgh Buildings 12 - 14 Newmarket Street Falkirk FK1 1JQAwaiting decisionChange of Use from Class 4 (Business) and Class 10 (Non Residential Institutions) to Class 1A Retail UnitPlanning PermissionReceived 15 Oct 2026P/26/0437/FUL
- 2 Garthill Gardens Falkirk FK1 5SNAwaiting decisionPart Use of Dwellinghouse as Short Term LetReceived 9 Oct 2026P/26/0419/CPL
Planning in Falkirk
- Approved
- 90%
- 18 of 18 decided
- Decision time
- about 20 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Falkirk in the last 24 months, from Falkirk Council's planning register.
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Around Falkirk
Postcode districts
FK1 91 applications in the last 12 monthsFK2 106 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Falkirk Council
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About Falkirk
Falkirk is a town located in the Central Lowlands of Scotland, historically part of Stirlingshire. Situated in the Forth Valley, it is approximately 23.5 miles northwest of Edinburgh and 20.5 miles northeast of Glasgow, making it a strategically positioned area for planning and development opportunities.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Falkirk 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 (May 2026). This makes Falkirk 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, Falkirk 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 Falkirk, 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, 96 planning applications were submitted near Falkirk. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 141 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (40), listed building and heritage (15), advertising consent (8).