Jamestown, West Dunbartonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Jamestown, West Dunbartonshire.
West Dunbartonshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Jamestown are administered by West Dunbartonshire Council. View the full West Dunbartonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Jamestown
Jamestown is a village located within the Vale of Leven conurbation in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. This community is part of a larger urban area, making it a relevant location for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
District: West Dunbartonshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Dunbartonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dunbartonshire
- LSOA: Balloch - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Jamestown.
- 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 Jamestown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Jamestown.
- - 20 Carrochan Road Balloch West Dunbartonshire G83 8EG
GIS Test Case
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Loch Lomond | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 21 Argyle Street Alexandria G83 0SD
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 20 Carrochan Road Balloch West Dunbartonshire G83 8EG
Test case for PA checks 01
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Loch Lomond | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Jamestown Early Education And Childcare Centre Main Street Jamestown Alexandria G83 8PN
Erection of single story, modular classroom block with associated facilities
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Balloch Library Carrochan Road Balloch Alexandria G83 8BW
Conversion of vacant library to 4no dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2025-05-13
View full details - - 20 Carrochan Road Balloch West Dunbartonshire G83 8EG
Test case for 10.7.20 upgrade - please ignore
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Loch Lomond | Date: 2025-01-14
View full details - - 19 Red Fox Drive Balloch G83 8LP
Short Term Let
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 19 Red Fox Drive Balloch G83 8LP
Short term holiday let accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - 31 Argyle Street Alexandria G83 0SF
Change of use from flat to short term let (Retrospective)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2024-03-08
View full details - - 1 Red Fox Drive Balloch G83 8LP
Erection of detached timber frame building for use as a garden and hobby room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2024-01-29
View full details - - 20 Carrochan Road Balloch West Dunbartonshire G83 8EG
Test case - please ignore
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Loch Lomond | Date: 2023-09-06
View full details - - 20 Carrochan Road Balloch West Dunbartonshire G83 8EG
Test case - please ignore
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Loch Lomond | Date: 2023-08-30
View full details - - 20 Carrochan Road Balloch West Dunbartonshire G83 8EG
Test case for Public Access upgrade. Checking Application and Appeals statuses, please ignore
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Loch Lomond | Date: 2023-08-29
View full details - - 3 Levenview court Balloch G838QA
I wish to apply for "Change of use planning permission for my flat at 3 Levenview court Balloch. I wish to change the apartment from a dwelling to a short term let.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - 3 Levenview Court Dalvait Road Balloch G83 8QA
Change of use of residential flat to short term let (sui generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - 1 Roundabout Inn Carrochan Road Balloch Alexandria G83 8BW
Demolition of former public house and restaurant and erection of residential flatted development of 15 no. units with associated car parking and works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - The Dog House 54 Balloch Road Balloch Alexandria G83 8LE
Change of use of ancillary restaurant seating and child's play area (Class 3) to outdoor seating area associated with public house (sui-generis), erection of fencing (retrospective) and change of wind
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Loch Lomond | Date: 2023-05-10
View full details - - 24 Macdonald Walk Balloch G83 8QH
Two-storey rear extension and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Dunbartonshire | Date: 2023-04-05
View full details - - 20 Carrochan Road Balloch West Dunbartonshire G83 8EG
Test case for comment submission checking - please ignore
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Loch Lomond | Date: 2021-03-18
View full details - - 20 Carrochan Road Balloch West Dunbartonshire G83 8EG
Test case for PA profile tracker testing - please ignore
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Loch Lomond | Date: 2020-11-30
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A brief summary of Jamestown in West Dunbartonshire
Jamestown is a village located within the Vale of Leven conurbation in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. This community is part of a larger urban area, making it a relevant location for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities in the region. It sits within the West Dunbartonshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Jamestown a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Jamestown 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 Jamestown
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Jamestown. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Jamestown.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Jamestown were full planning applications (11), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 85% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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