How long do planning decisions take near Gowanbank?

The average planning decision time near Gowanbank is 111 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 Gowanbank?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Gowanbank?

The most common type of planning application near Gowanbank is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gowanbank?

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Gowanbank, Angus Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gowanbank, Angus.

Angus · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Angus
Parliamentary constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens
LSOA: Kirriemuir Landward - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gowanbank.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gowanbank based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Gowanbank.

- Alba House Carseview Road Forfar
Demolition of existing building and erection of 3 industrial units within Class 4, 5 or 6 and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-05-06
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- Electricity Sub Station Forfar
Lunanhead 132/33 kV Grid Supply Point (GSP) Substation Upgrade
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-02-04
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- Fitness Hub HQ Carseview Road Forfar DD8 3BT
Change of use from gym to MOT garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2024-03-29
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A brief summary of Gowanbank in Angus

Gowanbank is a settlement located in Angus, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Gowanbank

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Gowanbank. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 111 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 Gowanbank.

With an average of 111 days, decisions near Gowanbank take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Gowanbank were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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