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Planning in Grangemouth

Approved
94%
34 of 34 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Grangemouth in the last 24 months, from Falkirk Council's planning register.

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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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Grangemouth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Grangemouth, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Grangemouth. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (27), listed building and heritage (4), advertising consent (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Grangemouth?
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Grangemouth. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Grangemouth?
The average planning decision time near Grangemouth is 61 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 Grangemouth?
The planning approval rate near Grangemouth is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Grangemouth?
The most common type of planning application near Grangemouth is full planning applications, with 27 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Grangemouth?
You can search and track planning applications near Grangemouth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.