Kelton, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kelton, Dumfries and Galloway.
Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Kelton are administered by Dumfries And Galloway Council. View the full Dumfries And Galloway Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
- Parliamentary constituency: Dumfries and Galloway
- LSOA: Kingholm - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kelton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kelton.
- 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 Kelton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Kelton.
- - Anahata Glencaple Road Dumfries DG1 4UA
NON-MATERIAL VARIATION REQUEST RELATING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 24/2039/FUL FOR ADDITION OF 2 NO. WINDOWS ON WEST ELEVATION
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - Boreland Cottage Glencaple Road Dumfries DG1 4UA
ERECTION OF EXTENSION AND DORMER TO REAR ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - 8 Carlin Road Kelton Dumfries DG1 4GA
CHANGE OF ROOF COVERING FROM CONCRETE TILES TO NATURAL SLATE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2021-06-14
View full details - - Land To North-West Of Park Cottage Kelton Glencaple Road Dumfries DG1 4UA
ERECTION OF 6 DWELLINGHOUSES
Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2020-07-16
View full details - - Adjacent To Park Cottage Kelton
ERECTION OF EIGHT DWELLINGHOUSES, FORMATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS AND INSTALLATION OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT (RENEWAL OF PLANNING PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE PREVIOUSLY GRANTED UNDER 14/P/3/0467)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2018-10-18
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A brief summary of Kelton in Dumfries and Galloway
Kelton is a settlement located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kelton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Kelton includes 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solway Firth; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solway Firth; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kelton 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 Kelton
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Kelton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kelton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kelton were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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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.