Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway.
Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Thornhill are administered by Dumfries And Galloway Council. View the full Dumfries And Galloway Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Thornhill
Thornhill is a charming village located in the Mid Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, strategically positioned along the A76 road between Dumfries and Sanquhar. Nestled in the picturesque Nithsdale valley, it is flanked by the Carsphairn and Scaur range to the west and the Lowther hills to the east. Established in 1717 on the Queensberry Estate, Thornhill was originally called 'New Dalgarnock' but ultimately adopted its current name, making it an interesting spot for planning applications in a historically rich setting.
Population: 1,660 (2016)
District: Dumfries and Galloway
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £985,000 (based on 1 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dumfries and Galloway
- Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- LSOA: Thornhill - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thornhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thornhill.
- 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 Thornhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Thornhill.
- - Lamb Craigs Woodland Tynron Thornhill
PRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR FORMATION OF FOREST ROAD
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - 151 Drumlanrig Street Thornhill DG3 5LP
FORMATION OF WINDOW OPENING AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL WITHIN SOUTH-WEST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 15 West Morton Street Thornhill DG3 5ND
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT ROOF COVERING TO FLAT ROOF
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 6 West Morton Street Thornhill DG3 5ND
ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO REAR ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - land at Tenter Street Thornhill 9999
Discharge of conditions 04, 06, 07, 13 & 14 imposed by application RB2025/0835
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Thornhill Inn 103 - 106 Drumlanrig Street Thornhill DG3 5LU
ALTERATIONS, INCLUDING FORMATION OF WINDOW AND DOOR OPENINGS, TO BRING ABOUT THE CHANGE OF USE OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT/BAR TO DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 107 Drumlanrig Street Thornhill DG3 5LU
DEMOLITION OF FORMER VEHICLE GARAGE WORKSHOP
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Cairnkinna Crescent Thornhill
INSTALLATION OF 3 TELECOMMUNICATION POLES
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - The Old Bank House 63 Drumlanrig Street Thornhill DG3 5LY
REMOVAL OF SIGNAGE AND ATM, INSTALLATION OF GLASS PANEL TO WINDOW OPENING AND INTERNAL WORKS
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 5 East Morton Street Thornhill DG3 5LZ
INSTALLATION OF 6 REPLACEMENT WINDOWS ON SOUTH EAST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dumfries | Date: 2024-11-01
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A brief summary of Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway
Thornhill is a charming village located in the Mid Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, strategically positioned along the A76 road between Dumfries and Sanquhar. Nestled in the picturesque Nithsdale valley, it is flanked by the Carsphairn and Scaur range to the west and the Lowther hills to the east. Established in 1717 on the Queensberry Estate, Thornhill was originally called 'New Dalgarnock' but ultimately adopted its current name, making it an interesting spot for planning applications in a historically rich setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,660 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway district.
Property prices in Thornhill show an average sale price of £985,000, based on 1 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Thornhill a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thornhill 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 Thornhill
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Thornhill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 20 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thornhill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 20 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thornhill were outline applications (4), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (3).
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