How long do planning decisions take near Ford?

The average planning decision time near Ford is 14 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Ford?

The planning approval rate near Ford is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ford?

The most common type of planning application near Ford is amendment applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ford?

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Ford, Argyll and Bute Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ford, Argyll and Bute.

Argyll and Bute · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Argyll and Bute
Parliamentary constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
LSOA: Greater Lochgilphead - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Ford.

- 3 Finnish Houses Ford Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8RH
Non material amendment to 24/01575/PP - ( Replacement of front and rear porch with front and rear extension and erection of side extension) Amended - Replace previously specified timber cladding on th
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Telecommunications Mast North East Of 6 Finnish Houses (Ford Tree Line) Ford Argyll And Bute
Upgrade of existing telecommunications base station, comprising the addition of 1 generator and ancillary development thereto
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Ford in Argyll and Bute

Ford is a settlement located in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Ford. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 14 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 Ford.

The average decision time of 14 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ford were amendments (1), telecoms (1).

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