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Planning in Lochgilphead

Only 7 decisions near Lochgilphead in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lochgilphead in the last 24 months, from Argyll and Bute Council's planning register.

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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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lochgilphead 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, 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Lochgilphead, 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, 20 planning applications were submitted near Lochgilphead.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (3), telecoms (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lochgilphead?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Lochgilphead.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lochgilphead?
The most common type of planning application near Lochgilphead is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lochgilphead?
You can search and track planning applications near Lochgilphead on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.