How long do planning decisions take near Stevenston?

The average planning decision time near Stevenston is 54 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stevenston?

The most common type of planning application near Stevenston is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stevenston?

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Stevenston, North Ayrshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stevenston, North Ayrshire.

North Ayrshire · Scotland · Town

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About Stevenston

Stevenston is a town and parish located in North Ayrshire, Scotland, part of the trio known as the "Three Towns" alongside Ardrossan and Saltcoats. Situated on the picturesque Firth of Clyde coast, it lies just half a mile from Kilwinning, with the A78 trunk road providing a vital link between these communities. This strategic location makes Stevenston a key area for planning applications, reflecting its ongoing development and connection to surrounding towns.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Ayrshire
Parliamentary constituency: North Ayrshire and Arran
LSOA: Fairlie and Rural - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stevenston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stevenston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Stevenston.

- 129 Glencairn Street Stevenston North Ayrshire KA20 3BW
Erection of extenstion to rear of detached dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2025-05-16
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- 140 Glencairn Street Stevenston North Ayrshire KA20 3BU
Erection of one and a half storey extension to rear and formation of dormer extension to front of detached dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Stevenston in North Ayrshire

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

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Planning Activity in Stevenston

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Stevenston. The average decision time was 54 days.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Stevenston were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 86% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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