Greenholm, East Ayrshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greenholm, East Ayrshire.
East Ayrshire · Scotland · Town
About Greenholm
Newmilns is a village located in the burgh of Newmilns and Greenholm, East Ayrshire, Scotland, with a population of 3,057. Nestled in the Upper Irvine Valley, it lies along the A71, approximately seven miles east of Kilmarnock and twenty-five miles southwest of Glasgow, adjacent to the River Irvine. This strategic position within the valley, alongside nearby towns Darvel and Galston, makes it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Ayrshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- LSOA: Newmilns - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greenholm.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greenholm.
- 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 Greenholm based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Greenholm.
- - 4 Brown's Road Newmilns East Ayrshire KA16 9AS
Discharge of Conditions 1 (Litter collection and storage) and Condition 7 (Signage boards) of Planning Consent 21/0062/PP
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 4 Craigview Road Newmilns East Ayrshire KA16 9DQ
Change of use from library to house of multiple occupancy (HMO), replacement windows and external alterations
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 40 Brown Street Greenholm Newmilns East Ayrshire KA16 9AA
Proposed change of use of upper-floor flat for use as a short-term let.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 25 Kilnholm Street Newmilns East Ayrshire KA16 9HD
Removal of window and replaced with a door (Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2023-05-25
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A brief summary of Greenholm in East Ayrshire
Newmilns is a village located in the burgh of Newmilns and Greenholm, East Ayrshire, Scotland, with a population of 3,057. Nestled in the Upper Irvine Valley, it lies along the A71, approximately seven miles east of Kilmarnock and twenty-five miles southwest of Glasgow, adjacent to the River Irvine. This strategic position within the valley, alongside nearby towns Darvel and Galston, makes it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Greenholm a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greenholm 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 Greenholm
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Greenholm. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 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 Greenholm.
The average decision period of 83 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 Greenholm were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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