Gelston, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gelston, Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Gelston are administered by Dumfries And Galloway Council. View the full Dumfries And Galloway Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
• Parliamentary constituency: Dumfries and Galloway
• LSOA: Castle Douglas - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Gelston.

1. - Adjacent To B727 Gelston Castle Douglas DG7 1SR
   INSTALLATION OF TWO 8 METRE HIGH WOODEN LIGHT POLES FOR FIXED LINE BROADBAND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2023-05-26
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2. - Near Kirkbride Cottage Castle Douglas DG7 1SR
   INSTALLATION OF TWO EIGHT 8 METRE HIGH WOODEN LIGHT POLES FOR FIXED LINE BROADBAND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2023-05-23
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3. - Craigley Farm Gelston Castle Douglas
   EXTENSION TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDING
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2021-04-30
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4. - Craigley Farm Gelston Castle Douglas
   ERECTION OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2017-11-14
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5. - 4 Douglas Terrace Gelston Castle Douglas
   ERECTION OF DETACHED SUMMER HOUSE
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2017-03-24
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6. - 8 Douglas Crescent Gelston Castle Douglas
   ERECTION OF PORCH ON FRONT ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2017-01-19
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7. - Craigley Farm Gelston Castle Douglas
   FORMATION OF PRIVATE WAY
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2016-11-14
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8. - Craigley Farm Gelston Castle Douglas
   ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO EXISTING CATTLE SHED
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2016-10-20
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9. - 2 Douglas Crescent, Gelston, Castle Douglas, DG7 1SJ
   EXTENSION TO DWELLINGHOUSE
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2008-05-20
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A brief summary of Gelston in Dumfries and Galloway

Gelston is a settlement located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

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

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

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.