How long do planning decisions take near Riccarton?

The average planning decision time near Riccarton is 87 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 Riccarton?

The planning approval rate near Riccarton is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Riccarton?

The most common type of planning application near Riccarton is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Riccarton?

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Riccarton, East Ayrshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Riccarton, East Ayrshire.

East Ayrshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Riccarton are administered by East Ayrshire Council. View the full East Ayrshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Riccarton

Riccarton is a village and parish located in East Ayrshire, Scotland, situated across the River Irvine from Kilmarnock. This river delineates the boundary between Riccarton and Kilmarnock parishes, as well as the historical districts of Kyle and Cunningham. The name Riccarton is believed to derive from 'Richard's town,' traditionally linked to Richard Wallace, the uncle of the famed Sir William Wallace. The parish also encompasses the nearby village of Hurlford, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: East Ayrshire
Parliamentary constituency: Kilmarnock and Loudoun
LSOA: Earlston and Hurlford Rural - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Riccarton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Riccarton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Riccarton.

- Flat 1 First Floor 13 Barbadoes Road Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 1ST
Installation of 3no. rooflights.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2025-10-27
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- Unit 2 Glencairn Retail Park Glencairn Retail Park Off Holmquarry Road Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 4AY
Installation and display of 13no. illuminated and non-illuminated fascia signs on an existing retail unit and totem pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2025-10-23
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- 28 Blackwood Avenue Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 1SW
Single storey rear extension to property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2025-10-22
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- 30 Hillier Road Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 1AE
Proposed external alterations associated with conversion of garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2025-09-15
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- Land Adjacent 18 Holmquarry Road And 1 Greenholm Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 4DS
Change of Use to Class 6 (Storage), installation of storage containers and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2025-02-17
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- Glencairn Retail Park Kilmarnock KA1 4DQ
Re-purposing existing car parking spaces for use as parking spaces for recharging of electric vehicles, including the installation of upstands, feeder pillar, bollards, lighting column and associated
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2025-01-23
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A brief summary of Riccarton in East Ayrshire

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

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Planning Activity in Riccarton

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Riccarton. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Riccarton.

The average decision period of 87 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Riccarton were full planning applications (13), advertising consent (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 68% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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