How long do planning decisions take near West Ferry?

The average planning decision time near West Ferry is 47 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 West Ferry?

The planning approval rate near West Ferry is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near West Ferry?

The most common type of planning application near West Ferry is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near West Ferry?

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West Ferry, Dundee City Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Ferry, Dundee City.

Dundee City · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Angus
Parliamentary constituency: Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
LSOA: Monikie and Wellbank - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Ferry.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 West Ferry based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near West Ferry.

- 29 Albany Road Broughty Ferry Dundee DD5 1NU
Two storey rear extension, front porch extension and installation of air source heat pump.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dundee | Date: 2026-03-24
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- 7 Seaforth Crescent Broughty Ferry Dundee DD5 1QD
Erection of two storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dundee | Date: 2026-03-24
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- 39A Albany Road Broughty Ferry Dundee DD5 1NU
1 Laburnum tree - Remove 1 tree to improve access to the bin storage area and create a rotary clothes drying area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dundee | Date: 2026-02-27
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- 23 Seaforth Crescent Broughty Ferry Dundee DD5 1QD
Erection of single storey extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dundee | Date: 2026-01-23
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- 36A Albany Road Broughty Ferry Dundee DD5 1NW
Various - Crown Lift.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dundee | Date: 2025-10-31
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- 89 Dundee Road Broughty Ferry Dundee DD5 1LZ
Erection of garden room (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dundee | Date: 2025-10-21
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- 9 Burnhaven Gardens Dundee DD5 1QU
Dormer to east elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dundee | Date: 2025-08-29
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A brief summary of West Ferry in Dundee City

West Ferry is a settlement located in Dundee City, Scotland.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Ferry 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 West Ferry

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near West Ferry. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. West Ferry maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near West Ferry were full planning applications (11), tree works (11), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 11 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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