Search Wigtown planning applications
130 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Wigtown · updated daily · Dumfries and Galloway Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Tigh Na Mara Harbour Road Wigtown DG8 9ELAwaiting decisionERECTION OF DETACHED DOMESTIC GARAGEReceived 15 Sep 202626/1622/FUL
- North Boundary Of Southfield Park WigtownAwaiting decisionWORKS TO TREES COVERED BY TPO 21/00101/TPO - FELLING OF 4NO. ELM TREESReceived 9 Sep 202626/1589/TPW
- 1 High Street Wigtown Newton Stewart DG8 9HHAwaiting decisionINSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT SHOPFRONT WINDOWSFullReceived 26 Aug 202626/1490/FUL
- Wigtown House Hotel 19 Bank Street Wigtown Newton Stewart DG8 9HRApprovedLATE LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR INTERNAL ALTERATIONSListed Building ConsentReceived 23 Feb 2026Decided 17 Apr 202626/0315/LBC
- North Main Street Wigtown Newton Stewart DG8 9HNAwaiting decisionREMOVAL OF 1NO. PAYPHONEOther application requiring consultationReceived 11 Feb 202626/0236/OAC
Planning in Wigtown
Only 8 decisions near Wigtown in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wigtown in the last 24 months, from Dumfries and Galloway Council's planning register.
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Around Wigtown
Postcode districts
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 Wigtown
Wigtown, the county town of Wigtownshire in Dumfries and Galloway, is a charming former royal burgh located east of Stranraer and south of Newton Stewart. Renowned as "Scotland's National Book Town," it boasts a significant number of second-hand book shops and hosts an annual book festival, making it an attractive location for cultural initiatives and planning applications related to retail and community events.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Wigtown 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 Wigtown 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, Wigtown 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 Wigtown, 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, 21 planning applications were submitted near Wigtown.
The most common types were full planning applications (8), outline applications (5), listed building and heritage (5).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.