How long do planning decisions take near Strathwhillan?

The average planning decision time near Strathwhillan is 102 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 Strathwhillan?

The planning approval rate near Strathwhillan is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Strathwhillan?

The most common type of planning application near Strathwhillan is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Strathwhillan?

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Strathwhillan, North Ayrshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Strathwhillan, North Ayrshire.

North Ayrshire · Scotland · settlement

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About Strathwhillan

Strathwhillan is a small community located on the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, functioning as a suburb of the larger village of Brodick. The area lacks significant amenities, offering primarily a local guest house, which may be relevant for planning applications focused on tourism or residential development in this serene coastal setting.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Ayrshire
Parliamentary constituency: North Ayrshire and Arran
LSOA: Arran - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Strathwhillan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Strathwhillan.

- BP Oil Depot Market Road Brodick Isle Of Arran North Ayrshire KA27 8AU
Erection of workshop
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2026-04-23
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- Douglas Hotel Brodick Isle Of Arran North Ayrshire KA27 8AJ
Internal alterations and extension to front of hotel, bar and restaurant including replacement plant
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2026-02-23
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- Site To South East Of Douglas Hotel Brodick Isle Of Arran North Ayrshire
Erection of 16 holiday accommodation units, a public park, access, parking, and associated landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2025-10-17
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- Garage Market Road Brodick Isle Of Arran North Ayrshire KA27 8ED
Erection of MOT station
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2025-10-17
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- Unit 4 Douglas Centre Alma Road Brodick Isle Of Arran North Ayrshire KA27 8AJ
Removal of occupancy condition on upper flat applied under previous planning permission 10/00449/PP and change of use of ground floor retail unit to form additional residential flat
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2025-09-22
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- Water Depot Corriegills Road Corriegills Brodick Isle Of Arran KA27 8BL
Erection of office building to replace existing portacabin and store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2014-11-20
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A brief summary of Strathwhillan in North Ayrshire

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

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Planning Activity in Strathwhillan

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Strathwhillan. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Strathwhillan.

With an average of 102 days, decisions near Strathwhillan take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Strathwhillan were full planning applications (7), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 88% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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