How long do planning decisions take near Monkton?

The average planning decision time near Monkton is 43 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 Monkton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Monkton?

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

How can I track planning applications near Monkton?

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Monkton, South Ayrshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Monkton, South Ayrshire.

South Ayrshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Monkton are administered by South Ayrshire Council. View the full South Ayrshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Monkton

Monkton is a small town located within the parish of Monkton and Prestwick in South Ayrshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 1.5 miles north of Prestwick, it borders Glasgow Prestwick Airport, making it a notable area for potential planning applications related to transportation and development.

Population: 1,080 (2016)

District: South Ayrshire

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Area Information

Admin district: South Ayrshire
Parliamentary constituency: Central Ayrshire
LSOA: Prestwick West - 06

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Monkton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Monkton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Monkton.

26/00402/COL · Received: Fri 12 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 01 Jul 2026 - Glasgow/Prestwick International Airport Younger Drive Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 2PL
Certificate of Lawfuness for proposed replacement radar
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-07-01
- 10 Kilmarnock Road Monkton South Ayrshire KA9 2RJ
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-04-14
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- 13 - 19 Main Street Main Street Monkton South Ayrshire
Erection of 2 dwellinghouses, formation of vehicular access and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-02-13
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- 1 Manse Gardens Monkton South Ayrshire KA9 2TT
Felling of 1x beech tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-12-22
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- 1 Main Street Monkton South Ayrshire KA9 2RN
Erection of a commercial cattery building to accommodate boarding cats and relocation of summerhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-03-04
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- 1 Main Street Monkton South Ayrshire KA9 2RN
Erection of a commercial cattery building to accommodate boarding cats
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2024-08-30
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A brief summary of Monkton in South Ayrshire

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

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

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Monkton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

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

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Monkton were full planning applications (4), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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