How long do planning decisions take near Lower Mains?

The average planning decision time near Lower Mains is 53 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 Lower Mains?

The planning approval rate near Lower Mains is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Mains?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Mains is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Mains?

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Lower Mains, Clackmannanshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Mains, Clackmannanshire.

Clackmannanshire · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Clackmannanshire
Parliamentary constituency: Dunfermline and Dollar
LSOA: Dollar and Muckhart - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Mains.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lower Mains based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Lower Mains.

- 13 Bryanston Drive Dollar Clackmannanshire FK14 7EF
Alterations, Removal of Existing Conservatory And Single Store Extension To Rear Of House, Alterations To Part of Double Garage To Form Ensuite
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Clackmannanshire | Date: 2025-11-12
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- Birchgrove Harviestoun Road Dollar Clackmannanshire FK14 7PT
Demolition Of Existing Building To West Of House And Erection Of Replacement Building In Same Location
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Clackmannanshire | Date: 2025-05-05
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A brief summary of Lower Mains in Clackmannanshire

Lower Mains is a settlement located in Clackmannanshire, Scotland.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Lower Mains. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Mains may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lower Mains were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (4), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 11 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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