How long do planning decisions take near Kirkbean?

The average planning decision time near Kirkbean is 39 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Kirkbean?

The planning approval rate near Kirkbean is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kirkbean?

The most common type of planning application near Kirkbean is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kirkbean?

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Kirkbean, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kirkbean, Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · settlement

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About Kirkbean

Kirkbean is a charming village and civil parish located on the scenic Solway Firth in Dumfries and Galloway, historically part of Kirkcudbrightshire. As of the 2001 census, the parish, which encompasses the small hamlet of Loaningfoot, had a total population of 643, making it a quaint community with potential for various planning opportunities.

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Area Information

Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
Parliamentary constituency: Dumfries and Galloway
LSOA: Summerville - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kirkbean.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirkbean.

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 Kirkbean based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Kirkbean.

- Grovewood House Kirkbean Dumfries DG2 8DW
PLANNING PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE FOR THE ERECTION OF A DWELLINGHOUSE AND FORMATION OF ACCESS
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-01-22
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- The Old School Kirkbean Dumfries DG2 8DW
CHANGE OF USE OF RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGHOUSE AND DETACHED ANNEXE (CLASS 9) TO FORM SHORT TERM HOLIDAY LETTING ACCOMMODATION (SUI GENERIS)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-04-21
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A brief summary of Kirkbean in Dumfries and Galloway

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kirkbean a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Kirkbean 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.

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Planning Activity in Kirkbean

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Kirkbean. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 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 Kirkbean.

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 Kirkbean were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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