How long do planning decisions take near Mouswald?

The average planning decision time near Mouswald is 5 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 Mouswald?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Mouswald?

The most common type of planning application near Mouswald is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mouswald?

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Mouswald, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mouswald, Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · settlement

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About Mouswald

Mouswald is a rural village located just east of Dumfries in south-west Scotland, positioned along the B724, south of the A75. The village offers scenic views over the Solway Firth, making it an attractive area for potential development and planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
Parliamentary constituency: Dumfries and Galloway
LSOA: Dumfries Central - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mouswald.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Mouswald based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Mouswald.

- Beyond The Burn Collin Dumfries DG1 4LX
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 2 & 3 PLANNING PERMISSION 23/1080/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-03-26
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A brief summary of Mouswald in Dumfries and Galloway

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

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Planning Activity in Mouswald

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Mouswald. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 5 days.

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

The average decision time of 5 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Mouswald were discharge of conditions (1).

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