Kilmaurs, East Ayrshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kilmaurs, East Ayrshire.
East Ayrshire · Scotland · settlement
About Kilmaurs
Kilmaurs is a village located in East Ayrshire, Scotland, situated just outside Kilmarnock, the area’s largest settlement. Nestled along the banks of the Carmel Water, it is approximately 21 miles southwest of Glasgow. As of the 2001 Census, Kilmaurs had a population of 2,601 residents and is part of the Civil Parish of Kilmaurs, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and community developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Ayrshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- LSOA: Earlston and Hurlford Rural - 07
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kilmaurs.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kilmaurs.
- 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 Kilmaurs based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Kilmaurs.
- - 52a Irvine Road Kilmaurs East Ayrshire KA3 2RR
Tree crown reduction of no more than 30% and removal of lower over-hanging branches of 8 no. trees.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 4A Hillmoss Kilmaurs East Ayrshire KA3 2RS
Proposed single storey rear extension with raised decking
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 15 Hillmoss Kilmaurs East Ayrshire KA3 2RS
Decking slightly extended to avoid existing brick wall and bench and timber protection replaced by a glazed balustrade (Planning Consent No. 21/0881/PP)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2023-12-13
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A brief summary of Kilmaurs in East Ayrshire
Kilmaurs is a village located in East Ayrshire, Scotland, situated just outside Kilmarnock, the area’s largest settlement. Nestled along the banks of the Carmel Water, it is approximately 21 miles southwest of Glasgow. As of the 2001 Census, Kilmaurs had a population of 2,601 residents and is part of the Civil Parish of Kilmaurs, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and community developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kilmaurs a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kilmaurs 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 Kilmaurs
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Kilmaurs. The average decision time was 58 days.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Kilmaurs slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kilmaurs were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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