Kingholm Quay, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kingholm Quay, Dumfries and Galloway.
Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Kingholm Quay are administered by Dumfries And Galloway Council. View the full Dumfries And Galloway Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kingholm Quay
Kingholm Quay, situated on the River Nith in Dumfries and Galloway, was historically known as the New Quay in the 19th century. This area, which includes a village and warehouses, once served as a vital port for the town of Dumfries and its surrounding regions, with nearby quays located at Laghall, Kelton, Glencaple, Carsethorn, and Kirkconnell Jetty. While it is uncertain if Kingholm had its own fishing fleet, the location remains significant for planning considerations in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
- Parliamentary constituency: Dumfries and Galloway
- LSOA: Mid Nithsdale - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kingholm Quay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kingholm Quay.
- 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 Kingholm Quay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Kingholm Quay.
- - Limecote Glencaple Road Dumfries DG1 4TD
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO WEST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 3 Glenholm Place Kingholm Quay DG1 4JQ
NON-MATERIAL VARIATION REQUEST RELATING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 23/2274/FUL FOR ALTERATIONS TO SIZE OF EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-05-26
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A brief summary of Kingholm Quay in Dumfries and Galloway
Kingholm Quay, situated on the River Nith in Dumfries and Galloway, was historically known as the New Quay in the 19th century. This area, which includes a village and warehouses, once served as a vital port for the town of Dumfries and its surrounding regions, with nearby quays located at Laghall, Kelton, Glencaple, Carsethorn, and Kirkconnell Jetty. While it is uncertain if Kingholm had its own fishing fleet, the location remains significant for planning considerations in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kingholm Quay a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kingholm Quay 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 Kingholm Quay
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Kingholm Quay. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Kingholm Quay.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kingholm Quay were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).
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