How long do planning decisions take near Maddiston?

The average planning decision time near Maddiston is 33 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 Maddiston?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Maddiston?

The most common type of planning application near Maddiston is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Maddiston?

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Maddiston, Falkirk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Maddiston, Falkirk.

Falkirk · Scotland · settlement

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About Maddiston

Maddiston is a village located in the Falkirk council area of Scotland, positioned 3.8 miles west-southwest of Linlithgow and 1.3 miles south of Polmont. Situated at the southeastern edge of the Falkirk urban area, it is also just 0.6 miles southeast of Rumford, making it a key locality for potential planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Falkirk
Parliamentary constituency: Falkirk
LSOA: Falkirk - Grahamston - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Maddiston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Maddiston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Maddiston.

- Site To The West Of Toravon High Road Maddiston
Compliance with Conditions 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement) and 5 (Coal Mining Risk) of P/25/0129/FUL - Construction of Dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-03-18
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- 6 Muirwood Place Maddiston Falkirk FK2 0WE
Alterations to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-01-05
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- 2 Heather Grove Maddiston Falkirk FK2 0BB
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-09-03
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A brief summary of Maddiston in Falkirk

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

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

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Maddiston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

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

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Maddiston were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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