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17 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Irvine · updated daily · North Ayrshire Council

Planning in Irvine

Approved
92%
46 of 48 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

Decided by North Ayrshire CouncilCouncil page

Around Irvine

Postcode districts

KA12 52 applications in the last 12 monthsKA11 34 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: North Ayrshire Council

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About Irvine

Irvine, located on the coast of the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland, is a former Royal Burgh with a population of 33,698 as of the 2011 Census. As the largest settlement in North Ayrshire and the 22nd largest in Scotland, Irvine presents a significant focus for planning applications and development opportunities in the region. The town has a population of approximately 34,090 (2016 estimate). It sits within the North Ayrshire district.

Irvine sits at an elevation of 0 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 16.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Irvine 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, Irvine 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.irvineayrshire.org/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Irvine, 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, 64 planning applications were submitted near Irvine. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (32), listed building and heritage (5), advertising consent (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Irvine?
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Irvine. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Irvine?
The average planning decision time near Irvine is 48 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 Irvine?
The planning approval rate near Irvine is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Irvine?
The most common type of planning application near Irvine is full planning applications, with 32 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Irvine?
You can search and track planning applications near Irvine on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.