Shortlees, East Ayrshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shortlees, East Ayrshire.

East Ayrshire · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

• Admin district: South Ayrshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Central Ayrshire
• LSOA: Dundonald, Loans and Symington - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shortlees.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Shortlees based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Shortlees.

1. - Western Link 2 East Of Kilmarnock Sub Station South East Of Kilmarnock KA1 5LB
   Screening Opinion Request: Erection of HVDC Converter Station Building and associated works
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2026-04-01
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2. - Craigie Nursing Home 27 Craigie Road Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 4EF
   Proposed single storey rear extension to existing care home
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Ayrshire | Date: 2025-11-11
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A brief summary of Shortlees in East Ayrshire

Shortlees is a settlement located in East Ayrshire, Scotland.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shortlees 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 Shortlees

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Shortlees.

The most common application types near Shortlees were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.