What types of planning applications are most common near Lochans?

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

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Lochans, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lochans, Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · settlement

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About Lochans

Lochans is a quaint village located approximately 2.5 miles south of Stranraer in Dumfries and Galloway, south-west Scotland. As of 1971, it had a population of 355, making it a small but vibrant community, which may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
Parliamentary constituency: Dumfries and Galloway
LSOA: Stranraer West - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lochans.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lochans based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Lochans.

- Former Post Office Thorn Street Lochans DG9 9AU
ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF USE OF FORMER POST OFFICE (CLASS 1A) TO VALETING BUSINESS AND ERECTION OF CAR PORT AND 1.8 METRE HIGH FENCE
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-03-10
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A brief summary of Lochans in Dumfries and Galloway

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

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Planning Activity in Lochans

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Lochans.

The most common application types near Lochans were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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