Search Lochans planning applications
6 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Lochans · updated daily · Dumfries and Galloway Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Cairn Terrace Lochans DG9 9ASAwaiting decisionINSTALLATION OF 1NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLEReceived 6 Oct 202626/1753/UTL
- Post Office Thorn Street Lochans DG9 9AUAwaiting decisionALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF USE OF FORMER POST OFFICE (CLASS 1A) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES (SUI GENERIS) INCLUDING ERECTION OF STORAGE BUILDING FOR LOGS, KINDLING, ELECTRIC BIKE HIRE, WASHING AND DRYING, CLICK AND COLLECT, PARKING, ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING, HAND CAR WASH AND ASSOCIATED WORKSReceived 4 Sep 202626/1516/FUL
- Opposite 2 Piltanton Court Lochans Stranraer DG9 9AX And Near Colfin Cottage Stranraer DG9 9BQApprovedINSTALLATION OF 2NO. TELECOMMUNICATION POLESOutlineReceived 25 Aug 2026Decided 25 Aug 202626/1486/UTL
- Dunbar Lochans Stranraer DG9 9BAApprovedERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO SOUTH ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE (RETROSPECTIVE)FullReceived 27 May 2026Decided 21 Jul 202626/0921/FUL
- Former Post Office Thorn Street Lochans DG9 9AURefusedALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF USE OF FORMER POST OFFICE (CLASS 1A) TO VALETING BUSINESS AND ERECTION OF CAR PORT AND 1.8 METRE HIGH FENCEReceived 19 Mar 2026Decided 8 May 202626/0394/FUL
Planning in Lochans
Only 3 decisions near Lochans in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lochans in the last 24 months, from Dumfries and Galloway Council's planning register.
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Around Lochans
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DG9 134 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Dumfries and Galloway Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lochans area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lochans a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lochans 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Lochans, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Lochans.
The most common types were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).