Grangemouth, Falkirk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grangemouth, Falkirk.
Falkirk · Scotland · Town
About Grangemouth
Grangemouth is a town located in the Falkirk council area of Scotland's central belt, situated in the Forth Valley along the Firth of Forth. With a population of approximately 17,373 reported in the 2011 Census, Grangemouth lies three miles east of Falkirk and five miles west of Bo'ness, making it an important area for planning applications due to its strategic location and community needs.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Falkirk
- Parliamentary constituency: Alloa and Grangemouth
- LSOA: Grangemouth - Town Centre - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grangemouth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grangemouth.
- 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 Grangemouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Grangemouth.
- - 24 Albert Avenue Grangemouth FK3 9AT
Construction of Outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 179 Oxgang Road Grangemouth FK3 9ES
Alterations to Flat (Enlargement of Window Opening/Installation of Patio Door) and Installation of Ramp
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Flats A To F 3 Paris Street Grangemouth FK3 9BN
Change of Use of No.6 Short Term Lets (Sui Generis) to Form No.6 Flatted Dwellings (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 35 Carronflats Road Grangemouth FK3 9DG
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 22 Oswald Avenue Grangemouth FK3 9AF
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 24 Princes Street Grangemouth FK3 9DN
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Land To The South Of Grangelea Court Carronflats Road Grangemouth
Construction of Dwellinghouse (Amendment to P/19/0094/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Grangemouth in Falkirk
Grangemouth is a town located in the Falkirk council area of Scotland's central belt, situated in the Forth Valley along the Firth of Forth. With a population of approximately 17,373 reported in the 2011 Census, Grangemouth lies three miles east of Falkirk and five miles west of Bo'ness, making it an important area for planning applications due to its strategic location and community needs.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Grangemouth a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Grangemouth 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 Grangemouth
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Grangemouth. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Grangemouth.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Grangemouth were full planning applications (14), advertising consent (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 82% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.