Girvan, South Ayrshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Girvan, South Ayrshire.
South Ayrshire · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Girvan are administered by South Ayrshire Council. View the full South Ayrshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Girvan
Girvan is a burgh and harbour town located in Carrick, South Ayrshire, Scotland, on the eastern coast of the Firth of Clyde. With a population of approximately 6,450, it is situated 21 miles south of Ayr and 29 miles north of Stranraer, the primary ferry port connecting Scotland to Northern Ireland. This coastal town may offer various opportunities for planning applications, particularly related to its maritime activities and residential developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Ayrshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- LSOA: Girvan Ailsa - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Girvan.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Girvan.
- 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 Girvan based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Girvan.
- - 5 Harbour Street Girvan South Ayrshire KA26 9AJ
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/00420/APP · Received: Tue 23 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 5 Harbour Street Girvan South Ayrshire KA26 9AJ
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/00373/PNF · Received: Wed 27 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 02 Jun 2026 - 2 Ailsa Street East Girvan South Ayrshire KA26 9DF
Prior notification for installation of replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/00358/APP · Received: Tue 26 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 26 May 2026 - 40 Piedmont Road Girvan South Ayrshire KA26 0DR
Erection of 4 dwellinghouses
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 40 Piedmont Road Girvan South Ayrshire KA26 0DR
Erection of 4 dwellinghouses
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 8 Park Circus Girvan South Ayrshire KA26 0AW
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 18A The Avenue Girvan South Ayrshire KA26 9DS
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 8 Park Circus Girvan South Ayrshire KA26 0AW
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 12 Victory Park Road Girvan South Ayrshire KA26 9DQ
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 30 Ailsa Street West Girvan South Ayrshire KA26 9AD
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 16 Duncan Street Girvan South Ayrshire KA26 9AX
Certificate of lawfulness proposed to operate a short term let
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Davidson Cottage Hospital The Avenue Girvan South Ayrshire KA26 9DS
Change of use and alterations of hospital and associated outbuilding to form two dwellinghouses.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - 24/00928/APPM - Girvan Primary School Wesley Road Girvan South Ayrshire KA26 9DD
Erection of replacement Primary School and Early Years Campus, associated facilities and infrastructure including access, parking, external sport pitches and playspaces, street furniture and landscapi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Girvan Primary School Wesley Road Girvan South Ayrshire KA26 9DD
Proposal of Application Notice for new build Primary School, ASN facility and Early Years
Status: Withdrawn | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - Girvan Primary School Wesley Road Girvan South Ayrshire KA26 9DD
Erection of replacement Primary School and Early Years Campus, associated facilities and infrastructure including access, parking, external sport pitches and playspaces, street furniture and landscapi
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-08-19
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A brief summary of Girvan in South Ayrshire
Girvan is a burgh and harbour town located in Carrick, South Ayrshire, Scotland, on the eastern coast of the Firth of Clyde. With a population of approximately 6,450, it is situated 21 miles south of Ayr and 29 miles north of Stranraer, the primary ferry port connecting Scotland to Northern Ireland. This coastal town may offer various opportunities for planning applications, particularly related to its maritime activities and residential developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Girvan a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Girvan 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 Girvan
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Girvan. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Girvan.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Girvan were full planning applications (10). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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