Search Whithorn planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Whithorn · updated daily · Dumfries and Galloway Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 60 George Street Whithorn DG8 8PBAwaiting decisionINSTALLATION OF AN AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP TO THE EAST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSEFull ApplicationReceived 16 Oct 202626/1844/FUL
- 89 George Street Whithorn DG8 8PZAwaiting decisionALTERATIONS INCLUDING ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO EXISTING REAR DETACHED OUTBUILDING WITH RAISED PATIO AREA AND CANOPY, REPLACE CONCRETE TILES WITH WELSH SLATE TO NORTH WEST ELEVATION, INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT FRONT DOOR, REPAINTING OF EXTERNAL STONEWORK TO SOUTH EAST ELEVATION AND INSTALLATION OF INTERNAL WALL INSULATION - PARTIALLY RETROSPECTIVEReceived 9 Oct 202626/1725/LBC
- 89 George Street Whithorn DG8 8PZAwaiting decisionALTERATIONS INCLUDING ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO EXISTING REAR DETACHED OUTBUILDING WITH RAISED PATIO AREA AND CANOPY, REPLACE CONCRETE TILES WITH WELSH SLATE TO NORTH WEST ELEVATION, INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT FRONT DOOR AND REPAINTING OF EXTERNAL STONEWORK TO SOUTH EAST ELEVATION - PARTIALLY RETROSPECTIVEReceived 9 Oct 202626/1724/FUL
- 45 - 47 George Street Whithorn Dumfries And Galloway DG8 8NSAwaiting decisionINSTALLATION OF 36NO. ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS TO FLAT ROOF AND 12NO. ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS TO SOUTH ELEVATION OF REAR BUILDINGReceived 11 Sep 202626/1532/FUL
- Opposite 14 St Ninians Crescent Whithorn Newton Stewart DG8 8PJApprovedINSTALLATION OF 1 NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLEUtilities ConsultationReceived 19 May 2026Decided 19 May 202626/0863/UTL
Planning in Whithorn
Only 7 decisions near Whithorn in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whithorn in the last 24 months, from Dumfries and Galloway Council's planning register.
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Around Whithorn
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DG8 168 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Dumfries and Galloway Council
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About Whithorn
Whithorn is a royal burgh situated in the historic county of Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, approximately 10 miles south of Wigtown. Renowned for its historical significance, Whithorn is home to Candida Casa, the first recorded Christian church in Scotland, established by Saint Ninian around 397 CE. This rich heritage may influence planning applications and developments in the area, reflecting its cultural and historical importance.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whithorn area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Whithorn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whithorn 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 Whithorn, 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, 14 planning applications were submitted near Whithorn.
The most common types were outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (2), full planning applications (1).