Upper Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire.
North Ayrshire · Scotland · settlement
About Upper Skelmorlie
Upper Skelmorlie is a village located in North Ayrshire, Scotland, and is notable for being the northernmost settlement in the region. It shares a border with Wemyss Bay, which lies in Inverclyde, and has a unique PA postcode zone, unlike the surrounding areas in Ayrshire that use the KA zone. The Kelly Burn serves as a natural boundary between these two communities, which have historically been separated despite their close proximity. This geographical distinction may be relevant for planning applications and developments in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Ayrshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Ayrshire and Arran
- LSOA: Skelmorlie and Rural - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Skelmorlie.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Skelmorlie.
- 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 Upper Skelmorlie based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Upper Skelmorlie.
- - 19 Shore Road Skelmorlie North Ayrshire PA17 5EQ
Erection of sun room to side of detached dwelling house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Halketburn House Halketburn Road Skelmorlie North Ayrshire PA17 5BP
Removal of one Scots Pine Tree and pruning of one Scots Pine Tree within Skelmorlie Conservation Area
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 16 Shore Road Skelmorlie North Ayrshire PA17 5DY
Replacement roof to existing poolhouse including alterations to roof profile and elevations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2025-05-05
View full details - - Bayview Shore Road Skelmorlie North Ayrshire PA17 5EQ
Alterations to existing balcony including replacement external doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 11 The Crescent Skelmorlie North Ayrshire PA17 5DX
Removal of conifer hedge within Skelmorlie Conservation Area
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Halketburn House Halketburn Road Skelmorlie Ayrshire PA17 5BP
Tree works to mature pine tree including removal of damaged and decaying scaffold branch and removal of dead branch within Skelmorlie conservation area
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - 13 Golf Course Road Skelmorlie Ayrshire PA17 5BH
Infill extension to front including roof alterations to detached dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Ayrshire | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Upper Skelmorlie in North Ayrshire
Upper Skelmorlie is a village located in North Ayrshire, Scotland, and is notable for being the northernmost settlement in the region. It shares a border with Wemyss Bay, which lies in Inverclyde, and has a unique PA postcode zone, unlike the surrounding areas in Ayrshire that use the KA zone. The Kelly Burn serves as a natural boundary between these two communities, which have historically been separated despite their close proximity. This geographical distinction may be relevant for planning applications and developments in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upper Skelmorlie a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Skelmorlie 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 Upper Skelmorlie
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Upper Skelmorlie. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Skelmorlie may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Skelmorlie were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Skelmorlie planning applications
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