Heathfield, South Ayrshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Heathfield, South Ayrshire.
South Ayrshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Heathfield are administered by South Ayrshire Council. View the full South Ayrshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Heathfield
Heathfield is a prominent district in Ayr, Scotland, located near the A77 Ayr bypass and bordering Prestwick. The area is well-connected through the Whitletts roundabout, serving as a key junction for travel to nearby towns and cities. Notably, Heathfield is steeped in aviation history, having been home to RAF Heathfield during World War II, which may influence current planning considerations in the region.
District: South Ayrshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £410,401 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Ayrshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- LSOA: Craigie - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Heathfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heathfield.
- 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 Heathfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
219 planning applications found near Heathfield.
- - 3 Old Farm Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9ST
Alterations and part change of use of warehouse to form showroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Alexanders Sawmills Ltd Heathfield Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9SS
Further application to vary condition no.s 2, 4, 9, 21 and 22 of planning permission 22/00899/FURM
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 17 Old Farm Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9ST
Part change of use of car breaking facility (Class 5) to site storage containers and campers/caravans (Class 6)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 151 Lochside Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9LJ
Erection of 4 industrial units
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - Whitletts Activity Centre Glenmuir Place Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9RW
Erection of 100 seated stand
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 27 Moor Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9EW
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - 3 Old Farm Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9ST
Alterations and extension to existing shed/storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 73 Heathfield Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9SR
Alterations to existing car showrooms
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 73 Heathfield Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9SR
Alterations and extension to car showroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - 14 Kings Park Crescent Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9TH
Alterations and extension to dwellingouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-11-19
View full details - - 96 Kings Park Drive Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9TF
Test case
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-10-17
View full details - - 3 Old Farm Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9ST
Alterations and extension to existing shed/storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - 16B Mccolgan Place Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9PU
Installation of new windows and door to dwellingflat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Alexanders Sawmills Ltd Heathfield Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9SS
EIA Screening Opinion - Proposed Mixed use development to include Class 1A retail non-food bulky goods/garden centre and convenience foodstore uses etc and associated works on Land at Heathfield Road,
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - 4 Moor Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9EP
Installation of access ramp
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-07-03
View full details - - 15 Old Farm Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9ST
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use class of "trade park", likely under Class 6 (Storage and Distribution)
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-06-04
View full details - - Neptune Works West Sanquhar Road Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9HP
Proposal of application notice for the erection of residential development including land remediation, formation of vehicular and pedestrian accesses, landscaping, open space, and associated infrastru
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - Land At Whitfield Drive Ayr South Ayrshire
Erection of factory, formation of parking and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-03-12
View full details - - 96 Kings Park Drive Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9TF
Test
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-02-12
View full details - - 2 Allan Place Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9PX
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2023-12-18
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A brief summary of Heathfield in South Ayrshire
Heathfield is a prominent district in Ayr, Scotland, located near the A77 Ayr bypass and bordering Prestwick. The area is well-connected through the Whitletts roundabout, serving as a key junction for travel to nearby towns and cities. Notably, Heathfield is steeped in aviation history, having been home to RAF Heathfield during World War II, which may influence current planning considerations in the region. It sits within the South Ayrshire district.
Property prices in Heathfield show an average sale price of £410,401, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Heathfield a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Heathfield 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 Heathfield
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Heathfield. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Heathfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Heathfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Heathfield were full planning applications (37), advertising consent (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 74% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 36 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 13 applications
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