How long do planning decisions take near Lochside?

The average planning decision time near Lochside is 38 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Lochside?

The planning approval rate near Lochside is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lochside?

The most common type of planning application near Lochside is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lochside?

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Lochside, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lochside, Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
Parliamentary constituency: Dumfries and Galloway
LSOA: New Abbey - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lochside.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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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 Lochside based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Lochside.

- 1 Monreith Avenue Dumfries DG2 9QH
ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO NORTH WEST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-04-13
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- Site Of Former Maxwelltown High School And Associated Playing Fields Lochside Road Dumfries DG2 0EL
PROPOSAL OF APPLICATION NOTICE FOR NEW BUILD AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH DWELLINGHOUSES AND FLATTED DWELLINGS, LANDSCAPING, ACCESS ROAD AND BIODIVERSE SUDS POND
Status: Permitted | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-03-20
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- Land At Findlater Court/Syme Road Dumfries DG2 0LZ
PROPOSAL OF APPLICATION NOTICE FOR ERECTION OF 65 NO. DWELLINGHOUSE, FORMATION OF ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDSCAPING INCLUDING 12 NO. UNITS AND HUB FACILITY
Status: Permitted | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-06-13
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- S/O 2 Carrick Road Dumfries DG2 9PR
INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABINET
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-07-26
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- Lochside Dumfries
PROPOSAL OF APPLICATION NOTICE IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE APPLICATION AND MASTERPLAN FOR LOCHSIDE INCLUDING HOUSING, FLATS, COMMERCIAL SPACE AND CULTURAL AREAS, DEMOLITIONS, A
Status: Permitted | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-01-24
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A brief summary of Lochside in Dumfries and Galloway

Lochside is a settlement located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Lochside

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Lochside. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lochside.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lochside were full planning applications (8), outline applications (3), advertising consent (2). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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