Search Newton Stewart planning applications
15 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Newton Stewart · updated daily · Dumfries and Galloway Council
- 9-20 Mealmill Minnigaff DG8 6PSAwaiting decisionPRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT WINDOWS ON FRONT AND SIDE ELEVATIONS OF FLATTED DWELLINGSReceived 27 Oct 202626/1934/PNW
- Site Adjacent To Corsbie Road Newton StewartAwaiting decisionDISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 4, 8, 11, 12, 13, AND 14 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 23/1846/FULReceived 23 Oct 202626/1920/OBL
- Mariville Ivy Place Newton Stewart DG8 6HQAwaiting decisionINSTALLATION OF ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELSReceived 23 Oct 202626/1779/FUL
- 11A Old Hall Drive Newton Stewart DG8 6HZAwaiting decisionERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO EAST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSEFull ApplicationReceived 21 Oct 202626/1897/FUL
- 28A Victoria Street Newton Stewart DG8 6BTAwaiting decisionINSTALLATION OF REMOVABLE FLOOR BARRIERReceived 12 Oct 202626/1760/FUL
Planning in Newton Stewart
- Approved
- 93%
- 39 of 42 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newton Stewart in the last 24 months, from Dumfries and Galloway Council's planning register.
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Around Newton Stewart
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DG8 168 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Dumfries and Galloway Council
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About Newton Stewart
Newton Stewart, located in the historical county of Wigtownshire in Dumfries and Galloway, southwest Scotland, is a former burgh town situated along the River Cree. Often called the "Gateway to the Galloway Hills," the town predominantly lies to the west of the river, making it a strategic point for those interested in planning applications related to the surrounding natural landscapes and development opportunities.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Newton Stewart area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Newton Stewart a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newton Stewart 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Newton Stewart, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Newton Stewart. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
The most common types were outline applications (23), full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (4).