Holmhead, East Ayrshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holmhead, East Ayrshire.
East Ayrshire · Scotland · settlement
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Ayrshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- LSOA: Mauchline Rural - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holmhead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holmhead.
- 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 Holmhead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Holmhead.
- - Cumnock Juniors Fc Social Club 152 Townhead Street Cumnock East Ayrshire KA18 1JZ
Display of Illuminated Box Sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 10 Holmside Cumnock East Ayrshire KA18 1AP
Proposed 1.5 storey side and single rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Sun Inn 23 The Square Cumnock East Ayrshire KA18 1AU
Internal alterations to listed public house to divide into 3no. retail units.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Specsavers Opticians Unit 1 49 Glaisnock Street Cumnock KA18 1BS
Advertisement of the following types : Fascia Sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Specsavers Opticians Unit 1 49 Glaisnock Street Cumnock KA18 1BS
Proposed instillation of 7no. AC condenser units to be floor mounted to the roof of the property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 41 Robbiesland Drive Holmhead Cumnock East Ayrshire KA18 1UD
Proposed remodelling of front garden area to accommodate new access ramp from driveway to main entrance.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 65 Bute Road Holmhead Cumnock East Ayrshire KA18 1BE
Erection of a single storey rear extension and area of decking
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - 26 The Square Cumnock East Ayrshire KA18 1AU
Replacement of existing windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Holmhead in East Ayrshire
Holmhead is a settlement located in East Ayrshire, Scotland.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Holmhead a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Holmhead
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Holmhead. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Holmhead.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Holmhead slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Holmhead were full planning applications (10), advertising consent (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.