How long do planning decisions take near Laphroaig?

The average planning decision time near Laphroaig is 40 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 Laphroaig?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Laphroaig?

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

How can I track planning applications near Laphroaig?

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Laphroaig, Argyll and Bute Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Laphroaig, Argyll and Bute.

Argyll and Bute · Scotland · settlement

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About Laphroaig

Laphroaig is a renowned single malt Scotch whisky distillery located on the south coast of Islay, Scotland, near Port Ellen, at the picturesque Loch Laphroaig bay. Its proximity to other notable distilleries, such as Lagavulin and Ardbeg, makes it a significant site in the whisky industry, and an area of interest for those researching planning applications related to tourism and heritage in Argyll and Bute.

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Area Information

Admin district: Argyll and Bute
Parliamentary constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
LSOA: Whisky Isles - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Laphroaig.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Laphroaig based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Laphroaig.

- Distillery Warehouse And Office Building Laphroaig Distillery Laphroaig Distillery Road Laphroaig Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA42 7DU
Roof repair including replacement of existing imitation slates
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-02-06
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- Distillery Warehouse And Office Building Laphroaig Distillery Laphroaig Distillery Road Laphroaig Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA42 7DU
Roof repair including replacement of existing imitation slates
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-02-06
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- Laphroaig Distillery Laphroaig Distillery Road Laphroaig Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA42 7DU
Expansion of the distillery stillhouse, the creation of 12 new washbacks and a new mash house. Works include restoration of the original ground floor Maltings building, a new service yard and associat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2024-04-29
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- Laphroaig Distillery Laphroaig Distillery Road Laphroaig Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA42 7DU
Section 42 application to vary condition 6 of planning permission 21/00940/PP (Erection of 2 whisky maturation warehouses and formation of vehicular access). Proposal is to replace condition 6 with th
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Laphroaig in Argyll and Bute

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

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Planning Activity in Laphroaig

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Laphroaig. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

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

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Laphroaig were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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