Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute.
Argyll and Bute · Scotland · Town
About Lochgilphead
Lochgilphead, a town in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, serves as the administrative centre for the region with a population of approximately 2,300 residents. Situated at the end of Loch Gilp and alongside the Crinan Canal, Lochgilphead is conveniently located on the A83, just 2 miles from Ardrishaig and 24 miles from Inveraray, with Oban 37 miles to the north via the A816. This strategic position makes it a focal point for planning applications and local development initiatives in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Argyll and Bute
- Parliamentary constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- LSOA: Greater Lochgilphead - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lochgilphead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lochgilphead.
- 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 Lochgilphead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Lochgilphead.
- - Land Near 7 Fleming Court And Upper Drimpark Manse Brae Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute
Installation of 2 x 7 metre high light wooden poles
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 30 Argyll Street Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8NE
Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) for installation of a through wall core vent to serve an existing combustion appliance located within a conservation area
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Minnow Works Manse Brae Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8RB
Partial change of use of class 4 garage to include yard to store scrap cars and storage of operational vehicles (sui generis), alterations to boundary wall, erection of fencing behind wall, alteration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - The Beeches Manse Brae Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8QZ
Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and garage and erection of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Land At Aros Residences Blarbuie Road Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute
Removal of existing temporary boiler and fuel tank and installation of 2x boilers and fuel tank
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 50 Argyll Street Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8NE
Change of use from restaurant to takeaway and re-siting of extract flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - 2 Victoria Buildings 34 Union Street Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8JS
Existing timber sash windows and external door to front of property to be replaced with uPVC sash (Legacy) windows to match existing style and colour (White) and uPVC door in black with bronze furnitu
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 40 Union Street Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8JS
Installation of external insulated wall cladding system to existing rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Lochgilphead in Argyll and Bute
Lochgilphead, a town in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, serves as the administrative centre for the region with a population of approximately 2,300 residents. Situated at the end of Loch Gilp and alongside the Crinan Canal, Lochgilphead is conveniently located on the A83, just 2 miles from Ardrishaig and 24 miles from Inveraray, with Oban 37 miles to the north via the A816. This strategic position makes it a focal point for planning applications and local development initiatives in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lochgilphead a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lochgilphead 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 Lochgilphead
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Lochgilphead. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lochgilphead.
With an average of 97 days, decisions near Lochgilphead take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Lochgilphead were full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.