How long do planning decisions take near Nunholm?

The average planning decision time near Nunholm is 33 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 Nunholm?

The planning approval rate near Nunholm is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Nunholm?

The most common type of planning application near Nunholm is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Nunholm?

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Nunholm, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Nunholm, Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · settlement

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About Nunholm

Nunholm is a notable cricket ground located in Dumfries, Scotland, with its first recorded match taking place in 1979 featuring Scotland B against a combined Central Lancashire League team. The venue hosted its only first-class match in 1988, where Scotland triumphed over Ireland by an innings and 43 runs. This history makes Nunholm an important site for local sports and community events, relevant for planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
LSOA: Mid Nithsdale - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Nunholm.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Nunholm based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Nunholm.

- Parkview 56 Edinburgh Road Dumfries DG1 1JU
ERECTION OF TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO SOUTH-EAST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-04-27
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- 6 Parkfoot Meadows Dumfries DG1 1PA
ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO WEST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-02-25
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- 51A Nunholm Road Dumfries DG1 1JW
ERECTION OF ENTRANCE CANOPY TO NORTH-EAST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-12-24
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- 52C Edinburgh Road Dumfries DG1 1JU
CHANGE OF USE OF VEHICLE REPAIR WORKSHOP TO GYM (CLASS 11)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-10-30
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A brief summary of Nunholm in Dumfries and Galloway

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

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Planning Activity in Nunholm

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Nunholm. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Nunholm.

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Nunholm were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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