How long do planning decisions take near Kirkmaiden?

The average planning decision time near Kirkmaiden is 32 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 Kirkmaiden?

The planning approval rate near Kirkmaiden is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kirkmaiden?

The most common type of planning application near Kirkmaiden is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kirkmaiden?

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Kirkmaiden, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kirkmaiden, Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · settlement

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About Kirkmaiden

Kirkmaiden is a parish located in the Rhins of Galloway, the southernmost region of Scotland. The current Church of Scotland parish shares its name with the historic pre-Reformation parish, making it a key area for local planning applications and development initiatives.

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Area Information

Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
Parliamentary constituency: Dumfries and Galloway
LSOA: Stranraer East - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kirkmaiden.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kirkmaiden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Kirkmaiden.

- Old School House Kirkmaiden Stranraer DG9 9HB
ERECTION OF DOMESTIC ANNEXE (PARTIALLY RETROSPECTIVE)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2019-09-25
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- High Kildonan Drummore Stranraer
ERECTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE AND DETACHED GARAGE, INSTALLATION OF SEPTIC TANK AND SOAKAWAY SYSTEM (RENEWAL OF PLANNING PERMISSION PREVIOUSLY GRANTED UNDER 16/P/1/0104)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2019-06-13
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- Old School House Drummore
INTERNAL ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSION TO REAR OF DWELLINGHOUSE, INCLUDING FORMATION OF WINDOW OPENING ON SIDE ELEVATION
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2017-11-23
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- Old School House Drummore Stranraer
ALTERATIONS AND ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO REAR OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2017-11-23
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A brief summary of Kirkmaiden in Dumfries and Galloway

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

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

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Kirkmaiden. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.

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

The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kirkmaiden were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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