How long do planning decisions take near Shewalton?

The average planning decision time near Shewalton is 39 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 Shewalton?

The planning approval rate near Shewalton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Shewalton?

The most common type of planning application near Shewalton is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shewalton?

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Shewalton, North Ayrshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shewalton, North Ayrshire.

North Ayrshire · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: North Ayrshire
Parliamentary constituency: Central Ayrshire
LSOA: Irvine Perceton and Lawthorn - 07

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shewalton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Shewalton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Shewalton.

- Meadowhead Sewage Treatment Plant Meadowhead Road Irvine North Ayrshire KA11 5AT
Installation of rack mounted photo-voltaic solar panels within curtilage of waste water treatment works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2026-02-04
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- The Wood Shewalton Road Riverside Business Park Irvine North Ayrshire KA11 5AW
Demolition of existing dwelling house to include the removal of static caravan and the erection of replacement 1.5 storey dwelling and single storey annexe accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2024-06-14
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A brief summary of Shewalton in North Ayrshire

Shewalton is a settlement located in North Ayrshire, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Shewalton

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Shewalton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shewalton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Shewalton were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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