How long do planning decisions take near Plean?

The average planning decision time near Plean is 17 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 Plean?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Plean?

The most common type of planning application near Plean is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Plean?

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Plean, Stirling Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Plean, Stirling.

Stirling · Scotland · settlement

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About Plean

Plean is a village situated in the Stirling council area of central Scotland, along the A9 road from Falkirk. With a population of 1,740 as of the 2001 census, Plean features a mix of historic buildings, council housing, and an estate, making it a notable location for potential planning applications and developments in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Stirling
Parliamentary constituency: Stirling and Strathallan
LSOA: Plean and Rural SE - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Plean based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Plean.

- 3 Bruce Crescent Plean FK7 8DJ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-04-27
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A brief summary of Plean in Stirling

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

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Planning Activity in Plean

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Plean. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 17 days.

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

The average decision time of 17 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Plean were tree works (3), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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