How long do planning decisions take near Georgetown?

The average planning decision time near Georgetown is 49 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 Georgetown?

The planning approval rate near Georgetown is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Georgetown?

The most common type of planning application near Georgetown is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Georgetown?

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Georgetown, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Georgetown, Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
Parliamentary constituency: Dumfries and Galloway
LSOA: Dumfries Central - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Georgetown.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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Planning Activity Summary

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

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Georgetown.

- 10 Lime Grove Dumfries DG1 4SQ
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO NORTH-WEST AND SOUTH-WEST ELEVATIONS OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-06-16
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- 5 Moss View Dumfries DG1 4LB
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO SOUTH-EAST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-05-27
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A brief summary of Georgetown in Dumfries and Galloway

Georgetown 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 Georgetown a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Georgetown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Georgetown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Georgetown were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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