Riccarton, East Ayrshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Riccarton, East Ayrshire.
East Ayrshire · Scotland · settlement
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: South Ayrshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Ayrshire
- LSOA: Dundonald, Loans and Symington - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
4 planning applications found near Riccarton.
- - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Riccarton a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Riccarton 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 Riccarton
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Riccarton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Riccarton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 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.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
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