Kippford/Scaur, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kippford/Scaur, Dumfries and Galloway.

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• Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
• Parliamentary constituency: Dumfries and Galloway
• LSOA: Dalbeattie Rural - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kippford/Scaur.

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Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kippford/Scaur.

• 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 Kippford/Scaur based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Kippford/Scaur.

1. - Airieland Roughfirth Kippford DG5 4LJ
   ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO SIDE ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-02-25
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2. - Kippford Wastewater Treatment Works Kippford
   INSTALLATION OF 2NO. TEMPORARY STORAGE TANKS, 2NO. TEMPORARY DOSING UNITS, ERECTION OF 1.8M HIGH HOARDING PANELS WITH ACCESS GATES AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-11-20
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3. - Bengairn Roughfirth Kippford Dalbeattie DG5 4LJ
   ERECTION OF DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE WITH DOMESTIC ANNEXE ACCOMMODATION AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL AND FORMATION OF LINK BRIDGE
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-06-26
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A brief summary of Kippford/Scaur in Dumfries and Galloway

Kippford/Scaur 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 Kippford/Scaur a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kippford/Scaur 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 Kippford/Scaur

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Kippford/Scaur. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

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

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kippford/Scaur were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Scaur or Kippford planning applications
• Rockcliffe planning applications
• Palnackie planning applications
• Dalbeattie planning applications
• Auchencairn planning applications
• Barend planning applications
• Hardgate planning applications
• Gelston planning applications

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.