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Planning in Holmhead

Approved
96%
23 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Holmhead in the last 24 months, from East Ayrshire Council's planning register.

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About Holmhead

Holmhead is a settlement located in East Ayrshire, Scotland.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Holmhead 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, Holmhead 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 Holmhead, 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, 38 planning applications were submitted near Holmhead. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Holmhead?
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Holmhead. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Holmhead?
The average planning decision time near Holmhead is 45 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 Holmhead?
The planning approval rate near Holmhead is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Holmhead?
The most common type of planning application near Holmhead is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Holmhead?
You can search and track planning applications near Holmhead on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.