Kirkoswald, South Ayrshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kirkoswald, South Ayrshire.
South Ayrshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Kirkoswald are administered by South Ayrshire Council. View the full South Ayrshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kirkoswald
Kirkoswald is a charming village and parish located in the Carrick district of South Ayrshire, just 1.75 miles from the coast and four miles southwest of Maybole. Named after its church dedicated to St. Oswald, the village features the ruins of a 1244 church that once housed the baptismal font of Robert the Bruce, alongside a modern church designed by Robert Adam in 1777. Notably, Kirkoswald has ties to poet Robert Burns, whose maternal ancestors hailed from the village, and who drew inspiration from local residents for his famous characters. This rich historical backdrop may be relevant for those researching planning applications and community developments in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Ayrshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- LSOA: Carrick North - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kirkoswald.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirkoswald.
- 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 Kirkoswald based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Kirkoswald.
- 26/00334/LBC · Received: Thu 14 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 15 May 2026 - 35 Main Road Kirkoswald South Ayrshire KA19 8HY
Alterations to listed building
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-05-15 - 26/00335/APP · Received: Thu 14 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 15 May 2026 - 35 Main Road Kirkoswald South Ayrshire KA19 8HY
Alterations and repairs to existing building
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-05-15
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A brief summary of Kirkoswald in South Ayrshire
Kirkoswald is a charming village and parish located in the Carrick district of South Ayrshire, just 1.75 miles from the coast and four miles southwest of Maybole. Named after its church dedicated to St. Oswald, the village features the ruins of a 1244 church that once housed the baptismal font of Robert the Bruce, alongside a modern church designed by Robert Adam in 1777. Notably, Kirkoswald has ties to poet Robert Burns, whose maternal ancestors hailed from the village, and who drew inspiration from local residents for his famous characters. This rich historical backdrop may be relevant for those researching planning applications and community developments in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kirkoswald a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kirkoswald 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 Kirkoswald
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Kirkoswald.
The most common application types near Kirkoswald were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.