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Planning in Prestwick

Approved
99%
74 of 75 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Prestwick in the last 24 months, from South Ayrshire Council's planning register.

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About Prestwick

Prestwick is a town located on the west coast of Scotland in South Ayrshire, approximately 30 miles southwest of Glasgow. Situated along the Firth of Clyde, it borders the larger town of Ayr to the south and the village of Monkton to the north. As of the 2011 census, Prestwick had a population of 14,901, making it a vibrant community that may influence local planning applications and developments in the region.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Prestwick, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 98 planning applications were submitted near Prestwick. Of these, 99% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (66), outline applications (1), advertising consent (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Prestwick?
In the last 24 months, 98 planning applications were submitted near Prestwick. The approval rate is 99%.
How long do planning decisions take near Prestwick?
The average planning decision time near Prestwick is 57 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 Prestwick?
The planning approval rate near Prestwick is 99%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Prestwick?
The most common type of planning application near Prestwick is full planning applications, with 66 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Prestwick?
You can search and track planning applications near Prestwick on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.