How long do planning decisions take near Lowthertown?

The average planning decision time near Lowthertown is 44 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 Lowthertown?

The planning approval rate near Lowthertown is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lowthertown?

The most common type of planning application near Lowthertown is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lowthertown?

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Lowthertown, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lowthertown, Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
LSOA: Annandale West - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lowthertown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Lowthertown.

- The Grange Melbourne Avenue Eastriggs Dumfries DG12 6PJ
ERECTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE AND FORMATION OF ACCESS
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-01-12
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A brief summary of Lowthertown in Dumfries and Galloway

Lowthertown 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 Lowthertown a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lowthertown includes 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solway Firth; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solway Firth; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Lowthertown

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Lowthertown. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Lowthertown.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lowthertown were discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1).

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