Portencross, North Ayrshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Portencross, North Ayrshire.
North Ayrshire · Scotland · settlement
About Portencross
Portencross is a charming hamlet located near Farland Head in North Ayrshire, Scotland, approximately three kilometres west of Seamill and two kilometres south of the Hunterston B nuclear power station. The area is distinguished by the historic Portencross Castle, making it a noteworthy spot for those interested in local heritage and planning applications related to conservation and development in the vicinity.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Ayrshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Ayrshire and Arran
- LSOA: West Kilbride and Seamill - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Portencross.
- 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 Portencross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Portencross.
- - Portencross Castle Portencross West Kilbride Ayrshire
Formation of new septic tank and outfall
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2015-03-18
View full details - - Portencross Castle Portencross West Kilbride Ayrshire
Formation of new septic tank and associated drainage within harbour
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2015-03-18
View full details - - Harbour Cottage Portencross West Kilbride Ayrshire KA23 9QA
Erection of extension to side of detached dwelling house and formation of access onto B7048
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2014-11-28
View full details - - Farland Portencross West Kilbride Ayrshire KA23 9QA
Installation of air source heat pump
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2014-03-28
View full details - - Site To South Of 2 Meadow Cottage Portencross West Kilbride Ayrshire
Installation of environmental composting toilet for use of visitors to Portencross Castle
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2011-01-18
View full details - - Portencross Castle Portencross West Kilbride Ayrshire
Consolidation works and alterations to castle
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2008-07-21
View full details - - Portencross Castle Portencross West Kilbride Ayrshire
Part change of use of castle to form venue for occasional functions and visitor access and construction of footpath, handrail and interpretation board mounted on plinth
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2008-07-21
View full details - - West Cottage West Cottage Access Road Portencross West Kilbride Ayrshire KA23 9QA
Erection of store and balcony to rear of mid terraced dwelling house and demolition of existing balcony
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2007-11-05
View full details - - West Cottage West Cottage Access Road Portencross West Kilbride Ayrshire KA23 9QA
Erection of store and balcony to rear of mid terraced dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2007-11-05
View full details - - 2 Meadow Cottage Portencross West Kilbride Ayrshire KA23 9QA
Erection of extensions to side of semi-detached dwelling house and dormer window to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2007-07-05
View full details - - Portencross Farm Portencross West Kilbride Ayrshire KA23 9QA
Alterations to roof including formation of dormer and balcony and removal of 2 no existing dormers
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2005-05-03
View full details - - Site To South Of 2 Meadow Cottage Portencross West Kilbride Ayrshire
Erection of two detached dwelling houses and garages, widening of existing access and formation of driveway and car parking spaces
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2005-03-03
View full details - - 1 Meadow Cottage Portencross West Kilbride Ayrshire KA23 9QA
Erection of a one and a half storey extension and alterations to semi-detached dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2003-12-08
View full details - - Farland Portencross West Kilbride Ayrshire KA23 9QA
Change of use from agricultural building to form artists studio and gallery with public access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2000-01-24
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A brief summary of Portencross in North Ayrshire
Portencross is a charming hamlet located near Farland Head in North Ayrshire, Scotland, approximately three kilometres west of Seamill and two kilometres south of the Hunterston B nuclear power station. The area is distinguished by the historic Portencross Castle, making it a noteworthy spot for those interested in local heritage and planning applications related to conservation and development in the vicinity.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Portencross a particularly low-crime area.
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