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13 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Watchill · updated daily · Dumfries and Galloway Council

Planning in Watchill

Approved
94%
17 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 4 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Watchill in the last 24 months, from Dumfries and Galloway Council's planning register.

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Around Watchill

Postcode districts

DG12 90 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dumfries and Galloway Council

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About Watchill

Watchill is a settlement located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Watchill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Watchill has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Watchill, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Watchill. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.

The most common types were outline applications (12), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Watchill?
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Watchill. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Watchill?
The average planning decision time near Watchill is 28 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 Watchill?
The planning approval rate near Watchill is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Watchill?
The most common type of planning application near Watchill is outline applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Watchill?
You can search and track planning applications near Watchill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.