Johnstonebridge, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Johnstonebridge, Dumfries and Galloway.

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About Johnstonebridge

Johnstonebridge is a quaint village located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Known for its picturesque surroundings, it offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications and developments.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
• Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
• LSOA: Annandale East - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Johnstonebridge.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Johnstonebridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Johnstonebridge.

1. - Land North Of MacLean Drive Johnstonebridge (LPD2 Allocated Housing Site Ref: JSB.H1)
   DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3, 4, 6 AND 8 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 22/0861/FUL
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-04-16
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2. - Land Near Dykehead Farm Above Annandale Water Services Johnstonebridge Lockerbie
   REMOVAL OF 15 METRE HIGH MONOPOLE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW 20 METRE HIGH MONOPOLE WITH 3 NEW ANTENNAS, 1 EQUIPMENT CABINET AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2022-11-18
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3. - Land North Of MacLean Drive Johnstonebridge (LPD2 Allocated Housing Site Ref: JSB.H1)
   ERECTION OF 33 DWELLINGHOUSES WITH ASSOCIATED CAR PARKING SPACES, INTERNAL ROAD LAYOUT AND PATHWAYS, FORMATION OF SUDS, NEW ROAD JUNCTION WITH C98A, ROAD WIDENING WORKS, LANDSCAPING, OPEN SPACE AREAS
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2022-05-13
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4. - Doctors Surgery Johnstonebridge Lockerbie DG11 1HD
   ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF USE OF DOCTORS SURGERY TO FORM DWELLINGHOUSE
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2019-06-05
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A brief summary of Johnstonebridge in Dumfries and Galloway

Johnstonebridge is a quaint village located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Known for its picturesque surroundings, it offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications and developments.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Johnstonebridge 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 Johnstonebridge

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Johnstonebridge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Johnstonebridge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Johnstonebridge were outline applications (1), advertising consent (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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