Longforgan, Perth and Kinross Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Longforgan, Perth and Kinross.

Perth and Kinross · Scotland · settlement

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About Longforgan

Longforgan is a town and parish located in the Carse of Gowrie, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, just 5 miles west of Dundee along the A90 road. Its strategic position makes it a relevant area for planning applications, offering potential for development and community projects in a picturesque setting.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Dundee City
• Parliamentary constituency: Dundee Central
• LSOA: Ardler and St Marys - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Longforgan.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Longforgan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Longforgan.

1. - The Cairn 18 Main Street Longforgan Dundee DD2 5ET
   Alterations to dwellinghouse
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2026-03-18
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2. - Craigard 85 Main Street Longforgan Dundee DD2 5EW
   Installation of flue and replacement door
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2026-02-05
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3. - Longforgan Bowling Club 23 Main Street Longforgan Dundee DD2 5ET
   Erection of replacement storage shed
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-04-25
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4. - 1-3 Main Street, Longforgan Dundee DD2 5EP Main Street
   Change of use of former police station to dwellinghouse and erection of first floor extension, alterations and installation of replacement windows
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-02-08
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5. - Land 10 Metres West Of The Sycamore Paterson Place Longforgan
   Erection of dwellinghouse
   Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2024-05-24
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6. - Rose Cottage 57 Main Street Longforgan Dundee DD2 5EW
   Erection of replacement garage extension (in part retrospect)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2024-02-21
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A brief summary of Longforgan in Perth and Kinross

Longforgan is a town and parish located in the Carse of Gowrie, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, just 5 miles west of Dundee along the A90 road. Its strategic position makes it a relevant area for planning applications, offering potential for development and community projects in a picturesque setting.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Longforgan 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 Longforgan

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Longforgan. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Longforgan.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Longforgan slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Longforgan were full planning applications (5), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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