How long do planning decisions take near Newtown?

The average planning decision time near Newtown is 158 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 Newtown?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Newtown?

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

How can I track planning applications near Newtown?

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Newtown, Argyll and Bute Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Newtown, Argyll and Bute.

Argyll and Bute · Scotland · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £246,694 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Argyll and Bute
Parliamentary constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
LSOA: Mid Argyll - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Newtown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Newtown.

- Newton House Inveraray Argyll And Bute PA32 8UH
Installation of roof mounted solar panels and internal insulation to attic gable walls
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-07-14
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A brief summary of Newtown in Argyll and Bute

Newtown is a settlement located in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.

Property prices in Newtown show an average sale price of £246,694, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Newtown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 158 days.

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

With an average of 158 days, decisions near Newtown take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Newtown were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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