How long do planning decisions take near Kirkintilloch?

The average planning decision time near Kirkintilloch is 49 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 Kirkintilloch?

The planning approval rate near Kirkintilloch is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kirkintilloch?

The most common type of planning application near Kirkintilloch is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kirkintilloch?

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Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire.

East Dunbartonshire · Scotland · Town

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About Kirkintilloch

Kirkintilloch, located in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, is a town and Burgh of Barony situated on the Forth and Clyde Canal, approximately 8 miles northeast of central Glasgow. As the administrative centre of the East Dunbartonshire council area, it had a population of around 19,700 in 2009, with a slight decrease to 19,689 by 2011. This vibrant town offers a mix of historical significance and modern amenities, making it an area of interest for planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: East Dunbartonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dunbartonshire
LSOA: Lennoxtown - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kirkintilloch based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Kirkintilloch.

- 7 Loch Road Kirkintilloch East Dunbartonshire G66 3EQ
Two storey rear extension and erection of new boundary garden wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Dunbartonshire | Date: 2026-02-24
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- 14 Northbank Road Kirkintilloch East Dunbartonshire G66 1EU
Remove existing timber and tile cladding from existing rear extension and re-clad in zinc standing seam detail
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Dunbartonshire | Date: 2026-02-09
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- 5 Northbank Avenue Kirkintilloch East Dunbartonshire G66 1HA
Construction of timber clad shed and installation of aluminium framed pergola
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Dunbartonshire | Date: 2025-10-17
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- 21 The Regent Centre Cowgate Kirkintilloch East Dunbartonshire G66 1JH
Installation of new advertisements.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: East Dunbartonshire | Date: 2024-09-05
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- 9 Park Avenue Kirkintilloch East Dunbartonshire G66 1EY
Construction of rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Dunbartonshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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- 37 Kerr Street Kirkintilloch East Dunbartonshire G66 1LF
Replace Aluminium Windows with new uPVC Windows. Remove Door and Window for new uPVC French Doors.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Dunbartonshire | Date: 2023-10-06
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A brief summary of Kirkintilloch in East Dunbartonshire

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

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Planning Activity in Kirkintilloch

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Kirkintilloch. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Kirkintilloch.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kirkintilloch were full planning applications (12), outline applications (4), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 13 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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