Search Sanquhar planning applications
132 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Sanquhar · updated daily · Dumfries and Galloway Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- St Ninians Church High Street Sanquhar DG4 6DXAwaiting decisionFORMATION OF HARDSTANDING AREA AND SITING OF STORAGE CONTAINERFull ApplicationReceived 21 Oct 202626/1885/FUL
- 44 - 50 High Street Sanquhar DG4 6BLAwaiting decisionCHANGE OF USE OF RETAIL PREMISES (CLASS 1A) TO GYM (CLASS 11)Received 15 Sep 202626/1626/FUL
- North Sanquhar Moor (Phase 4) SanquharAwaiting decisionPRIOR NOTIFICATION IN RESPECT OF PROPOSED PEATLAND RESTORATION WORKS (CLASS 20A)Received 31 Aug 202626/1509/DPP
- Euchanhead Forest 12.5km South-West Of SanquharAwaiting decisionPRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR FORMATION OF FOREST ROADDetermination Prior NotificationReceived 29 May 202626/0939/DPA
- 1 Nigel Henderson Court Cameron Place Sanquhar DG4 6BGApprovedWORKS TO TREES IN CONSERVATION AREA - FELLING OF 1 SILVER BIRCH TREE, 1 JUNIPER TREE, 1 ELM TREE, CROWN REDUCTION OF 2 PRUNUS TREES, 2 POPLAR TREES, 2 SYCAMORE TREES, PRUNING OF 1 SYCAMORE TREE AND 1 SILVER BIRCH TREETree Woks in a Conservation AreaReceived 26 May 2026Decided 26 Jun 202626/0915/TCA
Planning in Sanquhar
- Approved
- 89%
- 16 of 16 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sanquhar in the last 24 months, from Dumfries and Galloway Council's planning register.
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Around Sanquhar
Postcode districts
DG4 28 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Dumfries and Galloway Council
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About Sanquhar
Sanquhar is a historic town located on the banks of the River Nith in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, situated north of Thornhill and west of Moffat. Once a Royal Burgh, Sanquhar offers a unique blend of historical significance and natural beauty, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sanquhar 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 Sanquhar 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, Sanquhar 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 Sanquhar, 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, 24 planning applications were submitted near Sanquhar. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (6), outline applications (6), listed building and heritage (4).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).