How long do planning decisions take near Sunnylaw?

The average planning decision time near Sunnylaw is 45 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 Sunnylaw?

The planning approval rate near Sunnylaw is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sunnylaw?

The most common type of planning application near Sunnylaw is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sunnylaw?

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Sunnylaw, Stirling Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sunnylaw, Stirling.

Stirling · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Sunnylaw are administered by Stirling Council. View the full Stirling Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Stirling
Parliamentary constituency: Stirling and Strathallan
LSOA: Riverside and Logie - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sunnylaw based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Sunnylaw.

- 14 Upper Glen Road Bridge Of Allan FK9 4PX
Removal of Holy tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-01-30
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A brief summary of Sunnylaw in Stirling

Sunnylaw is a settlement located in Stirling, Scotland.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Sunnylaw. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Sunnylaw.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Sunnylaw were tree works (4), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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