How long do planning decisions take near Polmont?

The average planning decision time near Polmont is 55 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 Polmont?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Polmont?

The most common type of planning application near Polmont is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Polmont, Falkirk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Polmont, Falkirk.

Falkirk · Scotland · settlement

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About Polmont

Polmont is a village located in the Falkirk council area of Central Scotland, situated to the east of Falkirk town. It is positioned north of the Union Canal, offering potential opportunities for development and planning applications in the surrounding area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Falkirk
Parliamentary constituency: Alloa and Grangemouth
LSOA: Carron - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Polmont.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Polmont based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Polmont.

- 20 Dochart Crescent Polmont Falkirk FK2 0RE
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-04-16
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- 54 Glamis Gardens Polmont Falkirk FK2 0YJ
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-02-24
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- 2 Lyall Crescent Polmont Falkirk FK2 0PL
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-02-23
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- 21 Lathallan Drive Polmont Falkirk FK2 0PD
Extension to Dwellinghouse (Dormer)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-10-29
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- Oakbank House Wilson Avenue Polmont Falkirk FK2 0QZ
Compliance with Conditions 2 (Contaminated land) and 4 (Sustainability) of P/19/0781/FUL - Erection of 21 Flatted Dwellings and 7 Bungalows, with Associated Parking and Landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-09-06
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- 40 Dochart Crescent Polmont Falkirk FK2 0RE
Extension and Conversion of Garage to Form Habitable Living Accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2024-01-10
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- 6 Lyall Crescent Polmont Falkirk FK2 0PL
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2023-07-14
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- Carisbrooke Station Road Brightons Falkirk FK2 0TY
Construction of Outbuildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Polmont in Falkirk

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

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Planning Activity in Polmont

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Polmont. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

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

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Polmont were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 85% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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