How long do planning decisions take near Torwood?

The average planning decision time near Torwood is 54 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 Torwood?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Torwood?

The most common type of planning application near Torwood is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Torwood?

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Torwood, Falkirk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Torwood, Falkirk.

Falkirk · Scotland · settlement

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About Torwood

Torwood is a quaint village situated within the Falkirk Council area of Scotland, approximately 2 miles north-northwest of Larbert, 4 miles northwest of Falkirk, and 6 miles south-southeast of Stirling. With a population of 245 as per the 2011 UK Census, this small community may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Falkirk
Parliamentary constituency: Alloa and Grangemouth
LSOA: Stenhousemuir West - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Torwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Torwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Torwood.

- Torwood Head Cottage Torwood Larbert FK5 4SL
Development of Land for Residential Use
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-01-21
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- Bluebell Wood Glenbervie Mews Torwood Larbert FK5 4ZQ
Change of Use from Private Open Space to Private Garden Ground (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2026-01-16
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A brief summary of Torwood in Falkirk

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

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Planning Activity in Torwood

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Torwood. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Torwood.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Torwood were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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