Lochmaben, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lochmaben, Dumfries and Galloway.
Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · Town
About Lochmaben
Lochmaben, a small town and civil parish in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, is located just 4 miles west of Lockerbie. This historic town, established as a Royal Burgh in 1447, features the remnants of Lochmaben Castle, originally rebuilt by Edward I in the 14th century and later abandoned in the early 17th century. With its rich history and strategic location, Lochmaben presents unique opportunities for planning applications within the context of heritage and community development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
- Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- LSOA: Annandale West - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lochmaben.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lochmaben.
- 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 Lochmaben based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Lochmaben.
- - S/O Fairfield 13 Castleview Gardens Lochmaben DG11 1ND
ERECTION OF 1 TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Lochmaben Golf Club Castlehillgate Lochmaben DG11 1NT
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 2 & 3 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 25/0705FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Greenholm Well Vennel Lochmaben DG11 1NU
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO NORTH ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Glengarth High Street Lochmaben DG11 1NH
WORKS TO TREE IN CONSERVATION AREA
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 1 Queen Street Lochmaben Lockerbie DG11 1PR
INSTALLATION OF 1 TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - Princes Street Lochmaben
PROPOSED UPGRADE TO EXISTING 18M TOWER, INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF 15 ERS, TWO DISHES, 3 ANTENNAS, 3 COMBINERS, ONE GPS NODE, ONE METER CABINET AND ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY WORKS
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Lochmaben in Dumfries and Galloway
Lochmaben, a small town and civil parish in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, is located just 4 miles west of Lockerbie. This historic town, established as a Royal Burgh in 1447, features the remnants of Lochmaben Castle, originally rebuilt by Edward I in the 14th century and later abandoned in the early 17th century. With its rich history and strategic location, Lochmaben presents unique opportunities for planning applications within the context of heritage and community development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lochmaben a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lochmaben 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 Lochmaben
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Lochmaben. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 13 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lochmaben may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 13 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lochmaben were outline applications (3), full planning applications (1), tree works (1).
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