Prestwick, South Ayrshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Prestwick, South Ayrshire.
South Ayrshire · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Prestwick are administered by South Ayrshire Council. View the full South Ayrshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Ayrshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Ayrshire
- LSOA: Prestwick East - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Prestwick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Prestwick.
- 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 Prestwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
280 planning applications found near Prestwick.
- 26/00444/APP · Received: Thu 02 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 09 Jul 2026 - 12H Ardayre Road Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1QL
Change of use of existing dwellingflat to form short term rental property
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-07-09 - - 1 Cochrane Place Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1PW
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/00421/APP · Received: Tue 23 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 1 Cochrane Place Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1PW
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 37 Ayr Road Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1SY
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 4 Woodlands Street Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1RE
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 26 Ardayre Road Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1QL
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 12 Brandon Gardens Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1RY
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - St Nicolas Golf Club 31 Grangemuir Road Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1SN
Erection of store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 35 St Ninian's Road Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1SL
Change of use of flat to form short term let
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 1 Woodlands Street Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1RE
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 21 Burgh Road Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1QU
Change of use and alterations to dwellinghouse (class 9) to form short term let (class 7)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-08-27
View full details - - 63 Marina Road Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1QZ
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 5 Ardayre Road Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1QL
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - 34 Burgh Road Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1QU
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-04-09
View full details - - 23 St Ninian's Road Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1SL
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - 10B Park Avenue Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1RG
Alterations to dwellingflat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 12I Ardayre Road Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1QL
Change of use of existing flat to short term let
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - 69 Marina Road Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1QZ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-02-24
View full details - - 24 Grangemuir Road Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1PX
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - 13 Ardayre Road Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1QL
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Ayrshire | Date: 2025-02-17
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A brief summary of Prestwick in South Ayrshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Prestwick a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Prestwick
In the last 24 months, 101 planning applications were submitted near Prestwick. Of these, 99% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Prestwick may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Prestwick were full planning applications (79), outline applications (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 78% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 85 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
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