Kilmartin, Argyll and Bute Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kilmartin, Argyll and Bute.
Argyll and Bute · Scotland · settlement
About Kilmartin
Kilmartin, a quaint village in Argyll and Bute, western Scotland, is renowned for its rich archaeological significance, being the heart of Kilmartin Glen, which boasts over 800 prehistoric monuments and historical sites within a six-mile radius. The village is also home to the Kilmartin Museum and Kilmartin Hotel, making it a focal point for both history enthusiasts and tourists. This unique blend of cultural heritage and community amenities makes Kilmartin an important area for planning applications related to heritage conservation and tourism development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Argyll and Bute
- Parliamentary constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- LSOA: Mid Argyll - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kilmartin.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kilmartin.
- 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 Kilmartin based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Kilmartin.
- - Kilmartin House Kilmartin Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8RQ
Non material amendment to planning permission 17/02994/PP (Erection of extensions to museum buildings. Improvement of vehicular access, additional car parking, cycle parking, new pedestrian accesses a
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Argyll | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Kilmartin in Argyll and Bute
Kilmartin, a quaint village in Argyll and Bute, western Scotland, is renowned for its rich archaeological significance, being the heart of Kilmartin Glen, which boasts over 800 prehistoric monuments and historical sites within a six-mile radius. The village is also home to the Kilmartin Museum and Kilmartin Hotel, making it a focal point for both history enthusiasts and tourists. This unique blend of cultural heritage and community amenities makes Kilmartin an important area for planning applications related to heritage conservation and tourism development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kilmartin a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kilmartin 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 Kilmartin
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Kilmartin. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kilmartin may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Kilmartin were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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