Largs, North Ayrshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Largs, North Ayrshire.
North Ayrshire · Scotland · Town
About Largs
Largs, located on the picturesque Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland, is approximately 33 miles from Glasgow. Its name, derived from Scottish Gaelic, translates to "the slopes," reflecting the town's scenic hilly landscape. This charming coastal town is an important area for planning applications, given its picturesque surroundings and proximity to major urban centres.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Ayrshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Ayrshire and Arran
- LSOA: Largs South - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Largs.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Largs.
- 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 Largs based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Largs.
- - Home Bakery 27 New Street Largs North Ayrshire KA30 9LL
Change of use from vacant shop to dwelling house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 40 Boyd Street Largs North Ayrshire KA30 8LE
Change of use of existing vacant unit to form hot food takeaway with erection of flue to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 14 Bath Street Largs North Ayrshire KA30 8BL
Erection of fascia sign and projecting sign to front of restaurant
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 7 Haco Street Largs North Ayrshire KA30 9BE
Conversion of existing attached garage including increased height to external walls, roof and alterations to windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 5 Aitken Street Largs North Ayrshire KA30 8AT
Alterations to shopfront including ramp to main entrance.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 5 Aitken Street Largs North Ayrshire KA30 8AT
Installation of new fascia signs to pharmacy
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 97 Main Street Largs North Ayrshire KA30 8AJ
Change of use from second hand clothes shop (Class 1A) to form a hot food takeaway with the installation of an external flue duct
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 123 - 125 Main Street Largs North Ayrshire KA30 8JJ
Section 42 application to delete condition 8 (details of the acoustic barrier) attached to planning permission N/21/01042/PP
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 1 Middleton Drive Largs North Ayrshire KA30 9JN
Formation of dormer to front and 2 rooflights to rear of detached dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 80B Gallowgate Street Largs North Ayrshire KA30 8LZ
Erection of Fascia Sign and Projecting Sign to front of hot food takeaway
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - T/R 4 Manse Court Largs North Ayrshire KA30 8AW
Formation of two dormer windows to front and four rooflights to rear of upper floor dwelling flat
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 33 Main Street Largs North Ayrshire KA30 8AE
Change of use to mixed use as shop and for consumption of food and drink on the premises. Alterations to interior, shopfront and door entry including condenser units to rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 33 Main Street Largs North Ayrshire KA30 8AE
Erection of 2 externally illuminated trough lit fascia signs, 1 projecting sign window safety vinyl film and a DDA sign at the entry door
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 144 - 146 Main Street Largs North Ayrshire KA30 8JN
Change of use to form bike repair shop and coffee shop
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 33 Main Street Largs North Ayrshire KA30 8AE
Alterations to interior and shopfront and door entry
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 25 North Middleton Drive Largs North Ayrshire KA30 9JW
Erection of single storey extension to rear of end terraced dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 86 Gallowgate Street Largs North Ayrshire KA30 8LZ
Erection of external exhaust flue to rear elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - 4 Castlehill Drive Largs North Ayrshire KA30 9NA
Erection of extension to rear including increase size of rear dormer window and formation of decking
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - 35-37 Main Street Largs North Ayrshire KA30 8AF
Removal of ATM, night safe bezel, existing signage and reinstatement works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - 35-37 Main Street Largs North Ayrshire KA30 8AF
Removal of ATM, night safe bezel, existing signage and reinstatement works
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2024-05-01
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A brief summary of Largs in North Ayrshire
Largs, located on the picturesque Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland, is approximately 33 miles from Glasgow. Its name, derived from Scottish Gaelic, translates to "the slopes," reflecting the town's scenic hilly landscape. This charming coastal town is an important area for planning applications, given its picturesque surroundings and proximity to major urban centres.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Largs a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Largs 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 Largs
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Largs. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Largs may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Largs were full planning applications (22), advertising consent (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 79% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 16 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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