Gowanbank, Angus Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gowanbank, Angus.
Angus · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Gowanbank are administered by Angus Council. View the full Angus Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Angus
- Parliamentary constituency: Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- LSOA: Letham and Glamis - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
23 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
View full details - - Electricity Sub Station Forfar
Lunanhead 132/33 kV Grid Supply Point (GSP) Substation Upgrade
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 9 Wyllie Street Forfar DD8 3DN
Internal alterations and new extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2023-04-11
View full details - - 49 Prior Road Forfar DD8 3DR
Single storey extension to north west elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2021-05-20
View full details - - 21 Roberts Street North Forfar DD8 3DL
Summerhouse above Existing Workshop/Storage Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2020-08-10
View full details - - Jocks Thorn 12 Roberts Street Forfar DD8 3DG
Single Storey Extension to House
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2018-04-11
View full details - - 51 Roberts Street Forfar DD8 3DG
Alterations & Extension to Dwellinghouse - Re-Application
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2017-06-06
View full details - - Unit 24 48A Market Street Forfar DD8 3EW
Change of Use from Reception Area to Dog Groomers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2017-03-06
View full details - - 51 Roberts Street Forfar DD8 3DG
Alterations & Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2016-07-08
View full details - - Land 35M North Of Headingstone 22 Wyllie Street Forfar
Planning Permission in Principle for Erection of a Dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Angus | Date: 2015-10-08
View full details - - 11 Headingstone Place Forfar DD8 3DS
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2015-06-07
View full details - - Former Ross And Bonnyman Workshop Market Street Forfar
Change of use from Industrial premises to a training centre, storage, van hire company, a taxi office and a vehicle workshop
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2014-04-17
View full details - - Former Ross And Bonnyman Workshop Market Street Forfar
Change of use from Industrial premises to a training centre, storage, van hire company, a taxi office, vehicle workshop and the erection of a covered car wash
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2013-12-13
View full details - - 48A Market Street Forfar DD8 3EW
Change Of Use From Retail To Fast Food Take Away
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2013-09-12
View full details - - 4 Service Road Forfar DD8 3ER
Convert Single Garage to Double Garage with Attic Roof Truss Storage Space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2013-08-29
View full details - - Former Ross And Bonnyman Workshop Market Street Forfar
Residential Development
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Angus | Date: 2013-08-21
View full details - - Workshop And Yard Roberts Street Forfar DD8 3DG
Erection Of Residential Development
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Angus | Date: 2013-08-21
View full details - - 48A Market Street Forfar DD8 3EW
Erection Of Internally Illuminated White Lettering Out Of Red Background Sign And Blue Non Illuminated Surround To ATM Facia
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Angus | Date: 2012-09-14
View full details - - 48A Market Street Forfar DD8 3EW
Retention Of An Installed ATM
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2012-09-14
View full details - - 20 Wyllie Street Forfar DD8 3DN
Erection of Single Garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2012-06-15
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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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gowanbank 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 Gowanbank
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Gowanbank. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Gowanbank were full planning applications (17), listed building and heritage (8), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 52% 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, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were 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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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.