Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway.

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About Stranraer

Stranraer, located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, is the second-largest town in the region, boasting a population of 10,593. Nestled on the northern shore of Loch Ryan, it serves as a key link between the Rhins of Galloway and the mainland, making it a significant area for planning and development initiatives.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
• Parliamentary constituency: Dumfries and Galloway
• LSOA: Stranraer East - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stranraer.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Stranraer.

1. - Sheriff Court Lewis Street Stranraer DG9 7AA
   INSTALLATION OF 28 REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND REPAIR, REFURBISHMENT AND REGLAZING OF 29 WINDOWS AND 2 DOORS
   Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-01-30
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2. - 80 Ashwood Drive Stranraer DG9 7PF
   NON MATERIAL VARIATION TO CHANGE WINDOW TYPES OF PLANNING PERMISSION 23/1558/FUL
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-10-28
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3. - 80 Ashwood Drive Stranraer DG9 7PF
   NON-MATERIAL VARIATION FOR CHANGE OF ROOF TILE, EXTERNAL LAYOUT AMENDMENTS, AMENDMENTS TO SIZE AND POSITION OF EXTERNAL STORES AND BOUNDARY TREATMENTS, AMENDMENT TO WINDOW/ROOFLIGHT SIZE AND POSITION
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-08-06
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4. - King Street Fisher Street Stranraer DG9 7LH
   INSTALLATION OF 1NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-06-18
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A brief summary of Stranraer in Dumfries and Galloway

Stranraer, located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, is the second-largest town in the region, boasting a population of 10,593. Nestled on the northern shore of Loch Ryan, it serves as a key link between the Rhins of Galloway and the mainland, making it a significant area for planning and development initiatives.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Stranraer. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 14 days.

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

The average decision time of 14 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Stranraer were outline applications (10), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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