Search Sandhead planning applications
6 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Sandhead · updated daily · Dumfries and Galloway Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Land Between Luce Bay Avenue And Piggery Road Sandhead DG9 9DBAwaiting decisionERECTION OF 3 DWELLINGHOUSES (CLASS 9), FORMATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS AND ASSOCIATED WORKSFullReceived 9 Jul 202626/1200/FUL
- Sandmill Farm Sandhead Stranraer DG9 9JRAwaiting decisionERECTION OF 2 DWELLINGHOUSES FOR USE AS HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION, INSTALLATION OF AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS AND SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMFullReceived 25 Jun 202626/1112/FUL
- Dalvadie Farm Stoneykirk Stranraer DG9 9DZAwaiting decisionERECTION OF 3 WIND TURBINES (27.95 METRES TO BLADE TIP) AND ASSOCIATED GRP UNITS, FORMATION OF TEMPORARY CRANE PADS AND EXTENSION TO EXISTING ACCESS TRACKS AND ASSOCIATED WORKSFullReceived 9 Jun 202626/1005/FUL
- Sands Of Luce Caravan Park Sandhead Stranraer DG9 9JRApprovedCHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND TO FORM EXTENSION TO CARAVAN PARK, FORMATION OF HARD STANDING PITCHES FOR AN ADDITIONAL 21 STATIC CARAVANS WITH ASSOCIATED DECKED AREAS, INTERNAL ACCESS ROAD AND PARKING, INSTALLATION OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, LANDSCAPING AND ASSOCIATED WORKSFullReceived 28 May 2026Decided 4 Aug 202626/0906/FUL
- Sands Of Luce Caravan Park Sandhead Stranraer DG9 9JRAwaiting decisionSCREENING OPINION UNDER THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2017 FOR CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND TO FORM EXTENSION TO CARAVAN PARK, FORMATION OF HARD STANDING PITCHES FOR AN ADDITIONAL 21 STATIC CARAVANS WITH ASSOCIATED DECKED AREAS, INTERNAL ACCESS ROAD AND PARKING, INSTALLATION OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, LANDSCAPING AND ASSOCIATED WORKSScreening OpinionReceived 28 May 202626/0946/SCR
Planning in Sandhead
Only 2 decisions near Sandhead in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sandhead in the last 24 months, from Dumfries and Galloway Council's planning register.
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DG9 134 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Dumfries and Galloway Council
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About Sandhead
Sandhead is a charming village located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, situated 7 miles south of Stranraer along the scenic Luce Bay. Historically developed as a strip village by 1850, it features remnants of its past, including a smithy and a school. While the old Main Street runs through the village, the A716 now serves as a bypass, offering a narrow, twisting route that may affect planning considerations in the area. The bay has historically played a role in local industry, initially serving as a landing spot for lime and later coal.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sandhead area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sandhead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sandhead 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 Sandhead, 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, 6 planning applications were submitted near Sandhead.
The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1).