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Dumfries and Galloway planning applications
5,816 applications. 95% approved. 50 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 5,816 planning applications from Dumfries and Galloway. 1,654 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 95% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Dumfries and Galloway: 1,690 applications received in the last year, 1,654 decisions published.
Dumfries and Galloway takes a median of 48 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/1723/FUL Awaiting decision
Linquenda Laurieston Road Gatehouse Of Fleet DG7 2HZ
ALTERATIONS INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF 2NO.ROOFLIGHTS TO EAST ELEVATION, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS AND PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS TO GARAGE ROOF AND ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO SOUTH ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE, ERECTION OF BOUNDARY FENCE AND GATES AND ENLARGEMENT OF EXISTING VEHICULAR ACCESS ONTO C13S PUBLIC ROAD
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26/1719/DPA Awaiting decision
Balker Farm Stranraer DG9 8RS
PRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR FORMATION OF AGRICULTURAL ROAD
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26/1717/SCR Awaiting decision
Arbrack Farm Whithorn Newton Stewart DG8 8HY
SCREENING OPINION UNDER THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2017 FOR ERECTION OF EGG PRODUCTION UNIT (32,000 BIRDS) WITH ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS, 2 FEED SILOS AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE
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26/1711/DPA Awaiting decision
Land At Ecclefechan DG11 3LG
PRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR FORESTRY RELATED BUILDING WORKS (NON-RESIDENTIAL) - ERECTION OF FORESTRY BUILDING
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26/1707/UTL Granted
Kirkgate Throughgate Dunscore DG2 0TA
INSTALLATION OF 1NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE
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26/1709/PIP Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent To Former East Morton School Caretakers House Manse Road Thornhill DG3 5DR
ERECTION OF TWO DWELLINGHOUSES AND FORMATION OF ACCESSES
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26/1708/UTL Granted
Main Street Auchencairn Castle Douglas DG7 1QU
INSTALLATION OF 1NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE
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26/1705/DPA Awaiting decision
Field Across From Solway Fitness Cargenholm New Abbey Road Dumfries DG2 8ER
PRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR FARM RELATED BUILDING WORKS (NON-RESIDENTIAL) - ERECTION OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING
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26/1693/FUL Awaiting decision
Smiddy Cottage Drummore Stranraer DG9 9HP
ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO SOUTH ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
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26/1699/FUL Awaiting decision
Arbrack Farm Whithorn Newton Stewart DG8 8HY
ERECTION OF EGG PRODUCTION UNIT (32,000 BIRDS) WITH ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS, 2 FEED SILOS AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE
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26/1702/FUL Awaiting decision
Craigencallie House New Galloway Castle Douglas DG7 3SH
ERECTION OF DETACHED GARAGE / HOLIDAY LET ACCOMMODATION
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26/1692/FUL Awaiting decision
14 Bruce Street Lochmaben DG11 1PD
FORMATION OF RAISED DECKING AREA AND INSTALLATION OF FENCING - RETROSPECTIVE
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26/1703/FUL Awaiting decision
Ferndale Greenlea Collin DG1 4PS
ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO SIDE ELEVATION TO FORM DOUBLE DOMESTIC GARAGE AND ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO REAR ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
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26/1697/FUL Awaiting decision
Dalscone Farm Edinburgh Road Dumfries DG1 1SE
ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO EXISTING AGRICULTURAL BUILDING
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26/1698/FUL Awaiting decision
3 Bella Vista Powfoot Annan DG12 5PH
INSTALLATION OF ROOF MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS TO SOUTH-WEST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
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26/1694/FUL Awaiting decision
Curchiehill Palnure Newton Stewart DG8 7BD
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO WEST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
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26/1700/LBC Awaiting decision
3 Bella Vista Powfoot Annan DG12 5PH
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC STORAGE HEATERS AND ROOF MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS TO SOUTH-WEST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
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26/1701/UTL Granted
Kirkbeck Road Clarencefield DG1 4ND
INSTALLATION OF 1NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE
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26/1696/FUL Awaiting decision
14 Brown Road Kirkcudbright DG6 4HP
ALTERATIONS AND ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO SIDE ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
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26/1686/FUL Awaiting decision
Burnfoot Farm Sanquhar Dumfries DG4 6JY
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO SOUTH ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
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26/1688/PIP Awaiting decision
Plot 3 Dalscone Way Dumfries DG1 1QU
ERECTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE (RENEWAL OF PLANNING PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE PREVIOUSLY GRANTED UNDER 22/1722/PIP)
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26/1685/FUL Awaiting decision
Annandale Water Motorway Service Area Johnstonebridge Lockerbie DG11 1HD
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING UNITS, FEEDER PILLARS, FENCE AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE
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26/1712/UTL Awaiting decision
80B High Street Lockerbie DG11 2EU
INSTALLATION OF 1NO. BLOCK TERMINAL WITH ALL ASSOCIATED WIRING AND CABLES
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26/1682/OBL Awaiting decision
Guild Hall New Abbey Dumfries DG2 8DX
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 AND 4 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 26/0623/FUL
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26/1684/FUL Awaiting decision
Whitecraig Drummore Stranraer DG9 9HW
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO SOUTH ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
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26/1679/FUL Awaiting decision
Summerhill Community Association Ballochmyle Terrace Dumfries DG2 9EF
USE OF LAND FOR THE SITING OF ACCESSIBLE TOILET/CHANGING POD
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26/1687/UTL Granted
16 Muirfield Gardens Annan DG12 5LF
INSTALLATION OF 1NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE
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26/1674/UTL Granted
Near Belmont And Blackwood Carrutherstown Dumfries DG1 4JX
ERECTION OF 8 TELECOMMUNICATION POLES
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26/1675/S36 Awaiting decision
Proposed Quantans Hill Wind Farm North-East Of Carsphairn
CONSULTATION FROM SCOTTISH MINISTERS REGARDING AN APPLICATION MADE UNDER SECTION 36 OF THE ELECTRICITY ACT 1989 FOR ERECTION OF UP TO 14 WIND TURBINES (MAXIMUM TIP HEIGHT 200 METRES), BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, SUBSTATION, CONTROL BUILDING, ANEMOMETER MAST, FORMATION OF COMPOUND, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND STORAGE COMPOUNDS AND BORROW PITS, UNDERGROUND CABLES AND ASSOCIATED WORKS (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)
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26/1671/FUL Awaiting decision
Land At Parton Mill Bridge (A713 Layby) Parton Castle Douglas
ALTERATIONS TO A713 LAYBY TO FORM OVERRUN AREA (FOR WIND TURBINE DELIVERY)
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26/1666/OBL Awaiting decision
Stockholm Farm Beattock DG10 9PT
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 25/2291/FUL
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26/1670/UTL Granted
Opposite Whitestones Moniaive DG3 4EQ
INSTALLATION OF 2NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLES
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26/1667/UTL Granted
Beeswing DG2 8JQ
INSTALLATION OF 2NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLES
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26/1664/UTL Granted
Opposite Hilltop Cottage Annan DG12 6SE
INSTALLATION OF 1NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE
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26/1662/NMV Awaiting decision
Plot 62 Windermere Park Annan
NON MATERIAL VARIATION REQUEST RELATING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 22/0988/FUL FOR ENLARGEMENT OF DWELLINGHOUSE
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26/1665/SCR Awaiting decision
Proposed Margree Collector Substation Approximately 6KM North-East Of Dalry
SCREENING OPINION UNDER THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2017 FOR ERECTION OF 132KV COLLECTOR SUBSTATION
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26/1663/UTL Granted
Townfoot Farm Amisfield DG1 3LG
INSTALLATION OF 1NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE
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26/1657/PIP Awaiting decision
Kopje Dumfries DG2 8PX
ERECTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE (CLASS 9) AND INSTALLATION OF SEPTIC TANK AND SOAKAWAY
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26/1661/FUL Awaiting decision
Barbour Memorial Hall Church Street Glencaple Dumfries DG1 4QY
INSTALLATION OF 2NO. AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS TO NORTH ELEVATION, 1NO. AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP TO EAST ELEVATION AND ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS TO EAST AND WEST ELEVATIONS OF HALL
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26/1660/FUL Awaiting decision
15 Braeside Haugh Of Urr DG7 3JN
ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO WEST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
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26/1658/FUL Awaiting decision
Mayfield Dairy Kelton Castle Douglas DG7 1TA
ERECTION OF AGRICULTURAL CUBICLE BUILDING (RETROSPECTIVE)
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26/1659/LBC Awaiting decision
Nith Bridge Between Thornhill And Penpont A702 Thornhill
LATE LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR ALTERATIONS AND INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM INCLUDING SIGNAGE AND BOLLARDS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
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26/1649/PIP Awaiting decision
Land North Of The Former Chapelcross Nuclear Power Station Near Annan DG12 6RF
ERECTION OF DATA CENTRE, TRAINING CENTRE, INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS, SUBSTATION AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE
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26/1656/FUL Awaiting decision
Plots 1-6, 14 And 15 Elizabeth Drive West Acres Lockerbie DG11 2FJ
ERECTION OF 8 DWELLINGHOUSES AND ASSOCIATED WORKS (AMENDED HOUSE TYPES TO THAT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED UNDER 17/1785/FUL)
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26/1654/UTL Granted
Across From Ardmore North Street And Outside Ardnacloich Cottage Moniavive Thornhill
INSTALLATION OF 2NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLES
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26/1655/FUL Awaiting decision
Grahamsfield Ecclefechan Lockerbie DG11 3EE
ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING TO FORM VEHICLE REPAIR PREMISES AND MOT TESTING STATION (CLASS 5)
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26/1651/NMV Granted
Plots 8.01, 8.02 And 8.03 Stanfield Farm Eastriggs Annan DG12 6TF
NON MATERIAL VARIATION REQUEST RELATING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 19/1969/FUL FOR PLOTS 8.02 AND 8.03 FOR INSTALLATION OF AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS, ENLARGEMENT OF DWELLINGHOUSE (INTEGRAL GARAGE WIDENED BY 1.5M FOR PLOT 8.03) AND RE-ALIGNMENT OF PLOT BOUNDARY OF PLOT 8.02 AND PLOT 8.01 (RELATING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 24/1311/FUL)
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26/1652/UTL Granted
Near Burnbrae Tundergarth Lockerbie DG11 2PY
INSTALLATION OF 1NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE
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26/1643/FUL Awaiting decision
Carsluith Castle Shop Carsluith DG8 7DY
PARTIAL CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND TO FORM EXTENSION TO EXISTING CAR PARK, INSTALLATION OF 2 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND ERECTION OF BOUNDARY FENCE
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26/1648/FUL Awaiting decision
Stoneybridge Gretna DG16 5HG
FORMATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS ONTO B7076 PUBLC ROAD (RETROSPECTIVE)
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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26/1361/FUL Granted
Lower Double Lodge Cally Gatehouse Of Fleet DG7 2DB
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO SOUTH ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
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26/1360/LBC Granted
Lower Double Lodge Cally Gatehouse Of Fleet DG7 2DB
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO SOUTH ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
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26/0992/LBC Granted
Buccleuch Street Bridge, Dumfries (Whitesands Project (Flood Protection Scheme And Public Realm Improvements 2017))
INTEGRATION OF FLOOD WALL TO NORTHERN SIDE OF BRIDGE
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26/1259/FUL Granted
Dergoals Glenluce Newton Stewart DG8 0LG
ERECTION DWELLINGHOUSE (CLASS 9), INSTALLATION OF SEPTIC TANK AND SOAKAWAY, FORMATION OF ACCESS TRACK AND ERECTION OF FENCE
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26/1707/UTL Granted
Kirkgate Throughgate Dunscore DG2 0TA
INSTALLATION OF 1NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE
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26/1708/UTL Granted
Main Street Auchencairn Castle Douglas DG7 1QU
INSTALLATION OF 1NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE
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26/1642/DPA Granted
Dromore Cottage Minto Kirkcudbright DG6 4SZ
PRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR FARM RELATED BUILDING WORKS (NON-RESIDENTIAL) - ERECTION OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING
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26/1638/CAR Granted
Upper Mumbie Langholm DG14 0SF
APPLICATION TO OPERATE A CERTIFIED SITE FOR 5 PITCH CARAVAN/ MOTORHOME/TRAILER TENT STOPOVER
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26/1561/DPA Granted
Land Adjacent To Bareagle Wood Glenluce Newton Stewart
PRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR FORMATION OF FOREST ROADS
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26/1701/UTL Granted
Kirkbeck Road Clarencefield DG1 4ND
INSTALLATION OF 1NO. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLE
The full record
Decisions between 2002 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 5,436 decisions from Dumfries and Galloway between 2002 and 2026, part of 5,816 applications on record. Over that period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 4,796 granted against 182 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,284 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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02/P/5/0109 Granted
48-50 George Street, Whithorn. , DG8 8NZ
INSTALLATION OF 2 NUMBER SASH AND CASE WINDOWS AND 1 NUMBER CASEMENT WINDOW TO FLATTED DWELLINGHOUSE
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02/P/1/0149 Granted
1 St Patrick Street, Portpatrick. , DG9 8SU
ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSION TO DWELLINGHOUSE
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02/P/5/0135 Granted
Steampacket Hotel, Isle Of Whithorn , DG8 8LL
ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSION TO HOTEL
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02/P/5/0145 Granted
Millburn, King Street, Newton Stewart , DG8 6DQ
ALTERATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION OF BALCONY
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02/P/5/0177 Granted
6 George Street, Whithorn , DG8 8NY
INSTALLATION OF OIL STORAGE TANK
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02/P/5/0176 Granted
Steam Packet Inn, Harbour Row, Isle Of Whithorn , DG8 8LL
INSTALLATION OF LPG STORAGE TANK
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02/D/1/0011 Decided
The Break, 19 Market Street, Stranraer , DG9 7RF
APPLICATION FOR PLANNING CERTIFICATE FOR GRANT OF NEW LICENCE UNDER SECTION 23 OF THE LICENSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 1976
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03/G/5/0001 Decided
36 George Street, Whithorn , DG8 8NZ
LISTED BUILDING GRANT APPLICATION
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08/P/2/0070 Granted
Cushatwood, Ann Street, Gatehouse Of Fleet, Castle Douglas, DG7 2HU
ALTERATIONS TO DWELLINGHOUSE AND ERECTION OF GARAGE/WORKSHOP
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08/P/2/0017 Granted
Garden Cottage, 52 High Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JX
ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSION TO DWELLINGHOUSE
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 986 60%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 413 25%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 255 15%
Planning agents in Dumfries and Galloway
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Stuart Beattie Design 100% granted overall 92
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Homer Young Design Ltd 88% granted overall 86
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Robert Potter & Partners Ltd 97% granted overall 82
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CP Design 83% granted overall 76
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Iain MacFadzean Ltd 95% granted overall 70
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EA DESIGN 91% granted overall 56
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A Paterson Designs 94% granted overall 55
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Technical Architectural Services 100% granted overall 55
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Applications by ward in Dumfries and Galloway
- Abbey 369
- Annandale East And Eskdale 525
- Annandale North 598
- Annandale South 353
- Castle Douglas And Crocketford 424
- Dee And Glenkens 783
- Lochar 334
- Mid And Upper Nithsdale 528
- Mid Galloway And Wigtown West 710
- Nith 339
- North West Dumfries 167
- Stranraer And The Rhins 505
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Dumfries and Galloway decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Dumfries and Galloway decided 1654 planning applications. 95% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Dumfries and Galloway?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 50 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Dumfries and Galloway decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1654 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 60% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 85% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Dumfries and Galloway decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 5436 decisions from Dumfries and Galloway between 2002 and 2026, out of 5,816 applications on record. Across that whole period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Dumfries and Galloway?
April 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 157 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.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Dumfries and Galloway's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Dumfries and Galloway: 5,816 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,654 decided, 95% approved, median 50 days to a decision. 1,690 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2002 and 2026: 5,436 in total, 96% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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