Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway.
Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · Town
About Lockerbie
Lockerbie is a town located in Dumfries and Galloway, south-western Scotland, with a population estimated at 4,190 as of 2020. The town gained global notoriety in December 1988 when it became the crash site of Pan Am Flight 103, which was brought down by a terrorist bomb. This historical event may influence local planning considerations, making it essential for researchers to stay informed about the area's development and regulations.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
- Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- LSOA: Lochmaben - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lockerbie.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lockerbie.
- 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 Lockerbie based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Lockerbie.
- - 92 High Street Lockerbie DG11 2ES
PLANNING CERTIFICATE APPLICATION FOR PREMISES LICENCE
Status: Permitted | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 7 - 13 High Street Lockerbie DG11 2JL
LATE LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO BRING ABOUT PARTIAL CHANGE OF USE OF RETAIL PREMISES (CLASS 1A) TO SOFT PLAY AREA (CLASS 11)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 7 - 13 High Street Lockerbie DG11 2JL
LATE LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR DISPLAY OF 2NO. EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGNS, DISPLAY BOARDS AND WINDOW VINYLS
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 7 - 13 High Street Lockerbie DG11 2JL
DISPLAY OF 2NO. EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGNS, DISPLAY BOARDS AND WINDOW VINYLS (RETROSPECTIVE)
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Plot 18 West Acres Lockerbie
ERECTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE WITH ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS AND INSTALLATION OF AN AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP (AMENDED HOUSE TYPE TO THAT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED UNDER 17/1785/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 75 High Street Lockerbie DG11 2JH
INSTALLATION OF PHARMACY SCRIPT DISPENSING UNIT
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 92A High Street Lockerbie DG11 2ES
INTERNAL ALTERATIONS AND INSTALLATION OF NEW SHOP FRONTAGE, INCLUDING NEW SLIDING DOOR, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, AND NEW SIGNAGE
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Stratheden 16 Ashgrove Terrace Lockerbie DG11 2BG
ERECTION OF TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO SOUTH-WEST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE AND ERECTION OF DETACHED DOMESTIC GARAGE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Opposite 26 Bridge Street Lockerbie DG11 2HE
INSTALLATION OF 1 NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - 14 And 18 West Acres Lockerbie DG11 2EL
INSTALLATION OF 2 TELECOMMUNICATION POLES
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - Dryfesdale Court Lockerbie DG11 2BT
INSTALLATION OF 4NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLES
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - R/O 44 Old Manse Mains Street Lockerbie DG11 2DQ
INSTALLATION OF 1NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - R/O 44 Old Manse Mains Street Lockerbie DG11 2DQ
INSTALLATION OF 1NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Across From 22 Arthur's Place Lockerbie DG11 2EA And Entrance To Hillview Street On The Junction With Sydney Place Lockerbie DG11 2JB
INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABINETS
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Land At West Acres Lockerbie DG11 2FH
DISCHARGE OF SECTION 75 PLANNING OBLIGATION ASSOCIATED WITH ERECTION OF 27 DWELLINGHOUSES AND FORMATION OF NEW ACCESS ROAD APPROVED UNDER 17/1785/FUL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-04-26
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A brief summary of Lockerbie in Dumfries and Galloway
Lockerbie is a town located in Dumfries and Galloway, south-western Scotland, with a population estimated at 4,190 as of 2020. The town gained global notoriety in December 1988 when it became the crash site of Pan Am Flight 103, which was brought down by a terrorist bomb. This historical event may influence local planning considerations, making it essential for researchers to stay informed about the area's development and regulations.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lockerbie a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lockerbie 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 Lockerbie
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Lockerbie. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lockerbie.
The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lockerbie were outline applications (8), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3).
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