How long do planning decisions take near Milton of Buchanan?

The average planning decision time near Milton of Buchanan is 57 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 Milton of Buchanan?

The planning approval rate near Milton of Buchanan is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Milton of Buchanan?

The most common type of planning application near Milton of Buchanan is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Milton of Buchanan?

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Milton of Buchanan, Stirling Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Milton of Buchanan, Stirling.

Stirling · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Milton of Buchanan are administered by Stirling Council. View the full Stirling Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Milton of Buchanan

Milton of Buchanan is a quaint village located in Stirling, Scotland, within the parish of Buchanan. Once the primary settlement of the parish, it now features a serene cluster of residences, complemented by essential community amenities such as a school, village hall, and church. This peaceful atmosphere makes it a noteworthy consideration for those researching planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Stirling
Parliamentary constituency: Stirling and Strathallan
LSOA: Blane Valley - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Milton of Buchanan.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Milton of Buchanan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Milton of Buchanan.

- Land Adjacent To Mar Cottage Milton Of Buchanan Drymen Glasgow G63 0JE
Change of use of land to caravan site for the siting of 3 no. shepherd huts (for holiday use)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Loch Lomond | Date: 2025-03-05
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A brief summary of Milton of Buchanan in Stirling

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

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Planning Activity in Milton of Buchanan

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Milton of Buchanan. Of these, 0% 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 Milton of Buchanan.

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

The most common application types near Milton of Buchanan were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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