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Planning in Kirkconnel

Only 2 decisions near Kirkconnel in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kirkconnel in the last 24 months, from Dumfries and Galloway Council's planning register.

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About Kirkconnel

Kirkconnel is a small parish in Dumfries and Galloway, located along the A76 at the head of Nithsdale. Once a vibrant mining community until the closure of the Fauldhead colliery in the late 1960s, Kirkconnel now features strong local football ties and has evolved since its modest beginnings as a single street in 1850. Adjacent to Kirkconnel is the separate village of Kelloholm, making this area an interesting focus for planning applications related to community development and infrastructure.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Kirkconnel a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kirkconnel 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Kirkconnel, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Kirkconnel.

The most common types were outline applications (3), full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kirkconnel?
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Kirkconnel.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kirkconnel?
The most common type of planning application near Kirkconnel is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kirkconnel?
You can search and track planning applications near Kirkconnel on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.