Torbrex, Stirling Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Torbrex, Stirling.
Stirling · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Torbrex are administered by Stirling Council. View the full Stirling Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Torbrex
Torbrex is a residential area in the southwest of Stirling, Scotland, originally established around a small weaving village. It is bordered by Cambusbarron to the west, St. Ninians to the south, Livilands to the east, and Kenningknowes and Laurelhill to the north, making it an integral part of the Stirling community. This location is relevant for anyone researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects a blend of historical and modern developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stirling
- Parliamentary constituency: Stirling and Strathallan
- LSOA: Braehead - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Torbrex.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Torbrex.
- 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 Torbrex based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
144 planning applications found near Torbrex.
- - 9 Laurelhill Gardens Torbrex Stirling FK8 2PT
Replacement of timber casement and fixed windows for PVCu casement and fixed windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Hillside House Laurelhill Business Park Stirling FK7 9JQ
Demolition of 2no. vacant buildings to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 119 Kenningknowes Road Stirling FK7 9JF
Removal of 1no. Goat Willow
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 21 Coneypark Stirling FK7 9LU
Single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse and part garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Bright Beginings 2 Polmaise Road Stirling FK7 9JJ
Remove one Cypress Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 11 Park Place Stirling FK7 9JR
Beech (Fagus silvatica) - Crown reduction to just above original topping points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stirling | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 2 Birkhill Road Stirling FK7 9JS
Changes to internal layout, addition of three rooflights to existing roof, existing blocked-up door reopened and window and basewall added
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Stirling | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 119 Kenningknowes Road Stirling FK7 9JF
Remove 1no. Rowan and reduce 1no. Goat Willow
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stirling | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 19B Birkhill Road Stirling FK7 9LA
Crown reduction/crown lift to Copper Beech, fell Douglas Fir, crown lift/crown reduction Beech tree and crown reduce height of Lime tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stirling | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - 88 Springwood Avenue Torbrex Stirling FK8 2PE
Replacement of existing timber windows with new upvc windows
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Stirling | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 2 Birkhill Road Stirling FK7 9JS
Removal of Lleylandii tree and replant new hedge
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Stirling | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - 2 Birkhill Road Stirling FK7 9JS
Fell 2 trees in front and rear garden
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Stirling | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - Askernish 45 Polmaise Road Stirling FK7 9JH
To remove four lower branches of Oak tree and prune back another from the neighbouring property
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Stirling | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - Mast Site Birkhill Road Cambusbarron
Replacement of 2no. existing cabinets with 1no. new cabinet
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stirling | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - 36 Park Terrace Kings Park Stirling FK8 2JS
Replace 1no. non-original window with 2no. sash and case windows with central stone mullion on front, re-glaze 13 no windows with Fineo vacuum glazing, replace external door on side with new double gl
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Stirling | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 30 Parkdyke Stirling FK7 9LR
New front porch and single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stirling | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - Thorrington 4 Birkhill Road Stirling FK7 9JS
Fell 5no. Conifers to ground level
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Stirling | Date: 2024-04-04
View full details - - 2 Birkhill Road Stirling FK7 9JS
Pollard 3no. Lime and 1no. Horse Chestnut, 30% reduction and deadwood of 1no. Lime and crown clean 1no. Pine
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Stirling | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 62 Springwood Avenue Torbrex Stirling FK8 2PD
Installation of an air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stirling | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - 25 Laurelhill Gardens Torbrex Stirling FK8 2PT
Reduce Oak Quercus Robur by 20%
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Stirling | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Torbrex in Stirling
Torbrex is a residential area in the southwest of Stirling, Scotland, originally established around a small weaving village. It is bordered by Cambusbarron to the west, St. Ninians to the south, Livilands to the east, and Kenningknowes and Laurelhill to the north, making it an integral part of the Stirling community. This location is relevant for anyone researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects a blend of historical and modern developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Torbrex a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Torbrex 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 Torbrex
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Torbrex. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Torbrex.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Torbrex were tree works (25), listed building and heritage (11), outline applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
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