How long do planning decisions take near Joppa?

The average planning decision time near Joppa is 56 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 Joppa?

The planning approval rate near Joppa is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Joppa?

The most common type of planning application near Joppa is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Joppa?

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Joppa, South Ayrshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Joppa, South Ayrshire.

South Ayrshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Joppa are administered by South Ayrshire Council. View the full South Ayrshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Joppa

Joppa is a former hamlet located in South Ayrshire, Scotland, now integrated into the eastern area of Coylton, approximately one mile east of Belston along the A70 road. This transition from a hamlet to a part of a larger settlement may influence local planning applications and development considerations in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: East Ayrshire
Parliamentary constituency: Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
LSOA: Drongan - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Joppa.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Joppa based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Joppa.

- 6 Broadwood Coylton South Ayrshire KA6 6NH
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-02-27
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A brief summary of Joppa in South Ayrshire

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

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Planning Activity in Joppa

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Joppa. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

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

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Joppa were outline applications (1), tree works (1).

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