How long do planning decisions take near Highfield?

The average planning decision time near Highfield is 26 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Highfield?

The most common type of planning application near Highfield is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Highfield?

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Highfield, North Ayrshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Highfield, North Ayrshire.

North Ayrshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Highfield are administered by North Ayrshire Council. View the full North Ayrshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Highfield

Highfield is a small village in North Ayrshire, Scotland, located within the Parish of Dalry. Positioned between Barkip and Dalry along the A737, it intersects with the B777, making it a notable point for local traffic. The area is steeped in history, with the nearby ruins of Kersland Castle and East Kersland Mill reflecting its heritage, which may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Ayrshire
Parliamentary constituency: North Ayrshire and Arran
LSOA: Dalry West - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Highfield.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Highfield.

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 Highfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Highfield.

- The Bungalow Highfield Dalry North Ayrshire KA24 4HU
Alterations and extensions to detached dwellinghouse to include raising the roof ridge, erection of a gabled canopy to front, the erection of a 1.5 storey extension to the side and a single storey ext
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2025-09-24
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A brief summary of Highfield in North Ayrshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Highfield a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Highfield

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Highfield. The average decision time was 26 days.

The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Highfield were full planning applications (2), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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