How long do planning decisions take near New Galloway?

The average planning decision time near New Galloway is 41 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 New Galloway?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near New Galloway?

The most common type of planning application near New Galloway is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near New Galloway?

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New Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near New Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · Town

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About New Galloway

New Galloway, located in Dumfries and Galloway's historic Kirkcudbrightshire, is situated on the west side of the Water of Ken valley, just one mile north of Loch Ken. Once the smallest Royal Burgh in Scotland prior to the 1975 local government reforms, this picturesque town offers unique planning opportunities amidst its rich historical backdrop.

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near New Galloway.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 New Galloway based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near New Galloway.

- Shekinah (Plot Between Hillside And Mount Pleasant) High Street New Galloway DG7 3RN
NON-MATERIAL VARIATION REQUEST RELATING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 24/1351/FUL TO AMEND POSITION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-04-13
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- Plot Between Hillside And Mount Pleasant High Street New Galloway DG7 3RN
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 5 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 24/1351/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-02-05
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- Plot At Upper Greenhead Westport New Galloway
NON-MATERIAL VARIATION REQUEST RELATING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 23/0609/FUL FOR AMENDMENT TO LOCATION OF ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS ON DWELLINGHOUSE ON PLOT 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-02-03
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- Rathan High Street New Galloway DG7 3RN
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT WINDOWS ON FRONT ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-11-01
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- Snowdrop Cottage East Port New Galloway DG7 3RB
REPLACEMENT OF FLAT ROOF WITH RAISED ROOF AND INSTALLATION OF ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS TO SOUTH ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-10-02
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- Catstrand High Street New Galloway DG7 3RN
INSTALLATION OF 27 ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-08-07
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- Plot At Upper Greenhead Westport New Galloway
ERECTION OF TWO DWELLINGHOUSES WITH ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS, INSTALLATION OF SEPTIC TANKS AND SOAKAWAYS AND TWO AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS AND FORMATION OF ACCESS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of New Galloway in Dumfries and Galloway

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

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Planning Activity in New Galloway

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near New Galloway. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

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

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near New Galloway were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

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