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Argyll and Bute planning applications

1,498 applications. 99% approved. 38 days to decide.

As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,498 planning applications from Argyll and Bute. 911 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 99% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

911
Decided 12 months to July 2026
1,498
New applications 12 months to July 2026
587
Awaiting decision

Latest applications

Data to July 2026

  • 26/01171/PAWAY Awaiting decision

    Lagalochan Forest Kilmelford Argyll And Bute

    Formation of forest track

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/01276/PP Awaiting decision

    Flat 9 Clyde Court 123 West Clyde Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 8EU

    Installation of patio doors in place of window, formation of step and patio area

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 25/01830/DOC01 Awaiting decision

    Land West Of Fangdhu The Oa Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute

    Request to discharge conditions relative to application 25/01830/PP. Specifically condition 4

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 24/01380/DOC01 Awaiting decision

    Land East Of Tigh-An-Allt Dervaig Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute

    Request to discharge conditions relative to application 24/01380/PP. Specifically conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01269/TPO Awaiting decision

    8 Stafford Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 9JU

    Proposed felling of 1 x Cherry Tree, pruning of 1 x Birch Tree and lopping of 1 x Birch Tree

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/00579/DOC01 Awaiting decision

    RNAD Coulport Coulport Argyll And Bute G84 0PD

    Request to discharge conditions relative to application 26/00579/PP. Specifically condition 2.

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01273/TELNOT Awaiting decision

    Land Outside Kames Medical Centre School Road Tighnabruaich Argyll And Bute

    Installation of 2 x 10M light poles

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Telecoms
  • 26/01268/PNWIND Awaiting decision

    An Cala Ellenabeich Isle Of Seil Argyll And Bute PA34 4RF

    Installation of replacement windows

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026
  • 26/01260/NMA Awaiting decision

    Crossaig Sub Station Skipness Argyll And Bute

    Non material amendment relative to Planning Permission 24/01098/PP Variation of condition 7 of planning permission reference 23/00382/PP (Erection of high voltage electricity substation and formation of associated access, landscaping, drainage and means of enclosure and platform extension) amendment of condition relating to wording of peat condition. - Consented layout changes

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/01261/TELNOT Awaiting decision

    Land Outside Tigh Na Grobha High Road Sandbank Argyll And Bute

    Installation of 1 x 9 metre light wooden pole

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Telecoms

Recent decisions

Data to July 2026

  • 25/01983/PP Granted

    Garden Ground Of Craig Villa Dalmally Argyll And Bute

    Erection of small shepherd hut for short-term holiday accommodation (retrospective)

    Decided 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01099/PP Granted

    The Dhorlin Longsdale Road Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 5DZ

    Proposed alterations and loft conversion

    Decided 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01253/FELLIC Decided

    Torinturk Forest Torinturk Tarbert Argyll And Bute

    Felling Licence

    Decided 22 Jul 2026 Outline
  • 26/01236/NMA Granted

    Kildowie Dervaig Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute PA75 6QS

    Non material amendment relative to Planning Permission 25/02144/PP - Alterations and extensions to dwellinghouse - Addition of window to west elevation of extension to living room and redesgin of access ramp

    Decided 22 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/01262/TELNOT Withdrawn

    Land Opposite Eilan Donan Cromlech Road Sandbank Argyll And Bute

    Installation of 1 x 9M wooden pole

    Decided 22 Jul 2026 Telecoms
  • 26/01233/TELNOT Decided

    Mast At Garbhal Mor Catnish Grazing (Off The B8074) Glen Orchy Argyll And Bute

    Upgrade to existing telecommunications apparatus and associated works

    Decided 21 Jul 2026 Telecoms
  • 26/01251/TELNOT Decided

    Telecommunication Base Station Druim Mor Glenshellach Glenshellach Road Oban Argyll And Bute

    Removal of 3 antenna and installation of 9 replacement antenna and ancillary radio equipment onto new support poles at existing lattice mast and associated ancillary development

    Decided 21 Jul 2026 Telecoms
  • 26/00233/DOC01 Decided

    Distillery Warehouse And Office Building Laphroaig Distillery Laphroaig Distillery Road Laphroaig Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA42 7DU

    Request to discharge conditions relative to application 26/00233/LIB - Specifically condition 3

    Decided 20 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00235/DOC01 Decided

    Laphroaig Distillery Laphroaig Distillery Road Laphroaig Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA42 7DU

    Request to discharge conditions relative to application 26/00235/PP - Specifically condition 2

    Decided 20 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01190/FDP Decided

    Ardchonnel, Eredine And Brenchoillie Woodland East Lochaweside Argyll And Bute

    Land Management Plan

    Decided 14 Jul 2026 Outline

Decision speed

12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 605 66%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 163 18%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 142 16%

Common questions

How many planning applications does Argyll and Bute decide?

In the 12 months to July 2026, Argyll and Bute decided 911 planning applications. 99% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Argyll and Bute?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 38 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Argyll and Bute decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 910 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 66% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 84% within thirteen weeks.

When is planning activity busiest in Argyll and Bute?

January 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 155 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Cite these figures

Argyll and Bute: 1,498 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 911 decided, 99% approved, median 38 days to a decision. 1,498 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.