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East Ayrshire planning applications

10,949 applications. 96% approved. 65 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 10,949 planning applications from East Ayrshire. 617 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 96% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

617
Decided 12 months to September 2026
677
New applications 12 months to September 2026
238
Awaiting decision

East Ayrshire takes a median of 66 days to decide a planning application, ranking 132 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.

All applications

Newest first · page 1 of 219

  • 26/0472/PN Awaiting decision

    Hillhouse Newmilns KA16 9LS

    Prior Notification for farm-related Building Works (Non-residential)

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/0004/AMCLB Awaiting decision

    14 Portland Road Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 2BS

    Application to discharge Condition 1(a)(replacement slates) of Listed Building Consent 26/0247/LB.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0082/AMCPP Awaiting decision

    Inchbean Farm Treeswoodhead Road Shortlees Kilmarnock KA1 5LL

    Application for Discharge of Condition 19 (Parts A & B) (Protected Species) of Planning Consent 23/0005/S36

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0079/AMCPP Awaiting decision

    Lethans Corsencon Hill New Cumnock

    Application for approval of matters specified in Conditions 8 (Borrow Pits), Condition 11 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan), Condition 19 (Habitat Management Plan), Condition 26 (Peat Landslide Management Plan) of planning permission 25/0554/PP

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0080/AMCPP Awaiting decision

    Lethans Corsencon Hill New Cumnock East Ayrshire

    Application for approval of matters specified in Condition16 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) of planning permission 25/0554/PP for the approved Lethans Wind Farm development at Corsencon Hill, New Cumnock

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0454/PP Awaiting decision

    Land At Glenouther Moor STEWARTON East Ayrshire

    Erection of five wind turbines (up to 200m in height) with associated infrastructure, including access tracks, temporary laydown areas, underground cabling, an onsite substation, watercourse crossings, conifer felling, and temporary construction compound

    Submitted 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0081/AMCPP Awaiting decision

    Land Adjacent To Parkhouse 27 Foulpapple Road Newmilns KA16 9LB

    Application to Discharge Conditions 2a (Materials and Finishes), 3a 2511 PC 01, 4a 2511-PC 01, 5a 2511-PC-01, 6 (SATT 0645 Low Carbon Statement)from 25/0608/PP

    Submitted 31 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0448/AD Awaiting decision

    22 Nelson Street Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 1BD

    Advertisement of the following types : Fascia Sign

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 26/0446/PP Awaiting decision

    105 Mauchline Road Hurlford East Ayrshire KA1 5DE

    Proposed replacement and enlargement of dormer and internal alterations

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0443/PP Awaiting decision

    Kirkwood Farm C125 Dunlop To Crossgates Stewarton East Ayrshire KA3 3EW

    Erection of new dwelling

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0444/PP Awaiting decision

    Bonded Warehouses Townhead Catrine East Ayrshire

    Erection of canopy building, anchored to existing concrete base.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0442/PP Awaiting decision

    Lagg Trabbochburn Road Stair

    Construction of extension to the rear and platfrom with spiral stair to the side of dwellinghouse

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0436/PP Awaiting decision

    18 Bank Street Kilmarnock KA1 1HA

    Conversion of the existing first-floor office space into 2 residential flats

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0438/LDPU Awaiting decision

    Norrelgrove 2 Gilmilnscroft Cottages Auchinleck KA18 2NA

    Proposed siting of a 12m x 6m lodge-style caravan within the curtilage of 2 Gilmilnscroft Cottage for use as ancillary living accommodation

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/0430/PP Awaiting decision

    55 Titchfield Street Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 1QS

    Change of use of second floor flat (right) from flat to short term let.

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0429/PP Awaiting decision

    55 Titchfield Street Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 1QS

    Change of use of second floor flat (left) from flat to short term let.

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0432/LB Awaiting decision

    Dalmellington Church Knowehead Dalmellington East Ayrshire KA6 7QW

    Internal re-configuration of balcony and partition/screen wall, widening of stairway, installation of window ventilation opener on the front (West) elevation and cast-iron gated access on side (North) elevation.

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/0033/S36AMC Awaiting decision

    Land North Of Kilmarnock South Substation And South Of Braehead

    Discharge of Condition 18 (Part 1) of Planning Consent 23/0004/S36

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0077/AMCPP Awaiting decision

    Land At Glasgow Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 6BQ

    Discharge of Condition 17A (Public Art) of Planning Consent 25/0303/PP.

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0434/PN Awaiting decision

    Land At Newton Street Newton Street Catrine East Ayrshire

    Forestry buildings for onsite processing and storage.

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/0022/NMV Awaiting decision

    Mill Rig Wind Farm Access Waterhead Peelhill And Linbank Highway Strathaven

    Upgrading of existing access track

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 26/0425/PP Awaiting decision

    Land At Station Road Station Road Mauchline East Ayrshire

    Residential development including associated open space, landscaping, drainage infrastructure, access arrangements and associated works.

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0422/PP Awaiting decision

    23 Main Road Gatehead East Ayrshire KA2 0AR

    ERECTION OF DORMER EXTENSION TO REAR ELEVATION

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0076/AMCPP Awaiting decision

    Lethans Corsencon Hill New Cumnock East Ayrshire

    Application for approval of matters specified in Conditions 8 (Borrow Pits), 11 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan), 16 (Traffic Management Plan), 19 (Habitat Management Plan) and 26 (Peat Landslide Management) of planning permission 25/0554/PP for the approved Lethans Wind Farm development at Corsencon Hill, New Cumnock.

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0075/AMCPP Granted

    8 Thomas Howie Drive Dunlop KA3 4FA

    Discharge of Conditions 2A and 2B (Roof Materials) of Planning consent 26/0143/PP

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0413/PP Awaiting decision

    Ironworks Cottage 3 Furnace Road Kames Muirkirk East Ayrshire KA18 3QQ

    Proposed Attic Conversion with Dormers to Front and Rear

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0411/PPP Awaiting decision

    Knockshiffnock Farm C61 Darntaggart Brentwood From A70 To B7046 Near Skares Ochiltree East Ayrshire KA18 2RX

    Erection of dwellinghouse (Class 9) for agricultural worker's accommodation

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Outline
  • 26/0074/AMCPP Awaiting decision

    Mill Rig Wind Farm Access Waterhead Peelhill And Linbank Highway Strathaven

    Details relating to Wind Farm access track. Application for approval of matters subject to condition (AMCPP) for Condition 13 attached to 21/0440/PP

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0410/PP Awaiting decision

    Skerrington Mill Farm John Allan Drive Netherthird Cumnock East Ayrshire KA18 3AF

    Change of use of agricultural land for residential (succession) use.

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0409/PP Awaiting decision

    3 Northgate Ballochmyle Mauchline East Ayrshire KA5 6JT

    Proposed erection of double garage to front of dwelling and outbuilding in rear garden.

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0006/EIASCR Decided

    Land At Greenside Muirkirk

    Construction of free range egg laying unit, formation of hardstanding, access track and other infrastructure

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Outline
  • 26/0408/LDPU Granted

    Ellisland Cottage Cloncaird Farm B742 From A713 To At South Ayrshire Boundary At Snipe Loch Doon Valley East Ayrshire KA6 6ES

    Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for the construction of a garage

    Submitted 11 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/0406/PP Awaiting decision

    Glen Avis Loganhill Road Craigens Cumnock East Ayrshire KA18 3JD

    Proposed workshop/shed

    Submitted 10 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0405/AD Awaiting decision

    Premier Inn B7064 From A71 Moorfield Roundabout To A759 Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 2RS

    Advertisement of the following types : 1no. Fascia Sign, 1no. infotainment screen, 1no. totem

    Submitted 10 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 26/0072/AMCPP Awaiting decision

    Premier Inn B7064 From A71 Moorfield Roundabout To A759 Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 2RS

    Discharge of Condition 4 (external lighting) of Planning Consent 26/0226/PP (Proposed EV charging station comprising 12 No. EV charging points, amenity kiosk, associated plant, new vehicular access and landscaping)

    Submitted 10 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0404/PP Awaiting decision

    Former St Johns Church 84 Wardneuk Drive Onthank Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA3 2EX

    Change of Use, Alterations and Extension of Former Church ( Class 10) to Form Gym ( Class 11)

    Submitted 7 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0073/AMCPP Awaiting decision

    East Main Street Darvel East Ayrshire KA17 0JG

    Discharge of Conditions (3) (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan), (4) (Ecology Pre Commencement Surveys), (7) (Timetable of Construction Works / Illumination Details), (8) (CTMP) and (9) (Drainage Details) of Planning Permission 23/0636/PP (Formation of electricity sub station compound including access, floodlighting and 2.5m fence with biodiversity plan)

    Submitted 7 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0403/PP Awaiting decision

    Site Adjacent Glasgow Road And Western Road Shopping Centre Glasgow Road Kilmarnock KA3 1UT

    Application made under Section 42 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 to vary Conditions 1, 6 and 7, of Planning Permission 23/0161/PP to amend pre commencement triggers and extend the commencement period.

    Submitted 6 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0402/PP Awaiting decision

    3 - 9 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 1BL

    Change of use from class use 10 to class use 4 Business

    Submitted 6 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0071/AMCPP Granted

    1 Fullarton Street Kilmarnock

    Discharge of Conditions 2A (acoustic fence details) and 5A (CCTV specifciations) of Planning Consent 25/0136/PP

    Submitted 6 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0401/PP Awaiting decision

    Baptist Church Fowlds Street Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 3DG

    Change of use from Class 10 (non-residential institution) to Class 1A (shop, financial, professional or other service)

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0396/PP Awaiting decision

    21 Old Glasgow Road Stewarton East Ayrshire KA3 5JJ

    Proposed extension to rear and side of dwelling, erection of garage with associated alterations and downtakings.

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0397/PP Awaiting decision

    1 Bank View Crescent Darvel East Ayrshire KA17 0LB

    Erection of single storey side extension.

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0399/PP Awaiting decision

    Magbiehill Park A735 From Dunlop Road To U26 Clerkland Stewarton East Ayrshire KA3 3ES

    Change of Use of 13 Class 4 (Business) Units to include Class 11 (Assembly and Leisure)

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0400/PP Awaiting decision

    Gainford View B778 From U54 Tannacrief To U64 Gainhill Stewarton East Ayrshire KA3 6AR

    Proposed erection of garage / store

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0394/LB Awaiting decision

    Howard Park House Howard Park Drive Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 1SA

    Proposed demolition of existing extensions and replacement with new extension and internal alterations to create functional, upgraded spaces for East Ayrshire Young Carers

    Submitted 4 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/0395/PP Awaiting decision

    High Bowhill Farm U33 Woodhead From A71 To C133 Newmilns Newmilns East Ayrshire KA16 9LG

    Section 42 application to remove condition 12 of planning consent 22/0356/PP to retain temporary caravan for a further 5 year period.

    Submitted 4 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0391/PP Awaiting decision

    Abbey House Sorn Road Mauchline East Ayrshire KA5 6AP

    Change of use of an existing dwellinghouse to short-term holiday accommodation (secondary letting).

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0393/PP Awaiting decision

    The Former Lugton Hotel Lochlibo Road Lugton East Ayrshire KA3 4DZ

    Proposed erection of four detached houses and associated roadway and parking

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0032/S36AMC Awaiting decision

    Lethans U716 Craigshiel From C47 Mansfield Road To Corsencon Hill New Cumnock East Ayrshire

    Submission for approval of Condition 23(1) (Fish Monitoring Programme) of planning permission 22/0001/S36 Lethans wind fram extension

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Conditions

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Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • 26/0010/AMCPP Granted

    64 Newton Street Catrine East Ayrshire KA5 6RY

    Discharge of Condition 4 (Biodiversity Gain) of Planning Consent 25/0168/PP.

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0196/PP Granted

    A76 / Loganhill Road Junction CUMNOCK

    Construction of a load bearing surface on the A76 / Loganhill Road junction to facilitate access to Hare Craig wind farm

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0441/TCA Granted

    81 Dundonald Road Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 1TQ

    Removal of variegated Holly tree

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/0263/LB Granted

    30 Portland Road Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 2BS

    Replacement of 7no. windows to front elevation

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/0361/LDPU Granted

    Land North Of Kilmarnock South Substation And South Of Braehead

    Formation of a hardstanding for use as a temporary Site Compound and HGV hub, formation of an access onto the adjoining Site Access Road. Siting of 4 no. portacabins, 1 no. secure storage container and installation of Heras fencing and a gate.

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/0103/PP Granted

    Burnton Farm A76t From Afton Bridgend To C47 Mansefield Road New Cumnock East Ayrshire KA18 4NW

    Erection of house and detached garage and demolition of farm buildings.

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0176/PP Granted

    Grassyards Farm Grassyards Road New Farm Loch Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA3 6HZ

    Change of use to waste transfer facility (Class 5) in retrospect

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0303/PP Granted

    25-31 King Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 1PT

    Change of use on ground floor of middle unit only (number 29) Class 1a to Class 3, installation of new windows, re-opening of former window openings and associated alterations.

    Decided 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0354/TCA Granted

    14 Stewart Place Catrine East Ayrshire KA5 6QD

    Removal of tree

    Decided 8 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/0017/PP Granted

    3 Kilmarnock Road Mauchline East Ayrshire KA5 5DB

    Painting of gable wall to form mural

    Decided 7 Sep 2026 Full applications

The full record

Decisions between 1996 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 10,695 decisions from East Ayrshire between 1996 and 2026, part of 10,949 applications on record. Over that period 95% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 9,240 granted against 489 refused. The busiest single year was 2019, with 757 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

  • CD/94/0072/MIN Granted

    House Of Water Opencast New Cumnock Cumnock East Ayrshire KA18 4QR

    Extraction of coal by opencast methods; carrying out associated ancillary operations, erection of plant and buildings, change of use of existing buildings and restoration of the land

    Decided 17 Apr 1996 Other
  • 01/0714/CA Withdrawn

    26-28 MAIN STREET DUNLOP KILMARNOCK Ayrshire KA3 4AN

    Proposed Formation Of Window From Doorway And Demolition Of Existing Store Building At Rear

    Decided 6 Nov 2001 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 01/0744/FL Granted

    TAIGLUM YARD LITTLEMILL ROAD DRONGAN AYR Ayrshire KA6 7BP

    Proposed Change Of Use From Former Filling Station To Offices

    Decided 30 Nov 2001 Full applications
  • 01/0748/FL Granted

    91 MAIN STREET OCHILTREE CUMNOCK AYRSHIRE KA182PE

    Proposed Conservatory To Side

    Decided 3 Dec 2001 Full applications
  • 01/0769/FL Granted

    21 HOLEHOUSE ROAD KILMARNOCK AYRSHIRE KA3 7AU

    Proposed Extension To Existing Family Room

    Decided 10 Dec 2001 Full applications
  • 01/0811/FL Granted

    TOLL SERVICE STATION SMALLBURN ROAD MUIRKIRK CUMNOCK AYRSHIRE KA18 3RF

    Proposed Installation Of Atm Cash Machine

    Decided 11 Dec 2001 Full applications
  • 01/0710/FL Granted

    27 WOODLANDS GROVE KILMARNOCK AYRSHIRE KA3 1TY

    Proposed Erection Of Sun Porch To Rear, Utility To Side And Conversion Of Garage To Form Lounge Extension And Extra Room

    Decided 12 Dec 2001 Full applications
  • 01/0791/FL Granted

    LAND AT SMALLBURN ROAD MUIRKIRK CUMNOCK Ayrshire KA18 3RF

    Proposed Change Of Use Of Vacant Unit To Storage And Packaging Of Animal Foods Suppliles And Retail Unit

    Decided 14 Dec 2001 Full applications
  • 01/0799/FL Granted

    5 GLEN CRESCENT DARVEL AYRSHIRE KA17 0BG

    Proposed Erection Of New Single Storey Extension To Rear Of Dwellinghouse

    Decided 17 Dec 2001 Full applications
  • 01/0760/FL Granted

    11 EARL GREY STREET MAUCHLINE AYRSHIRE KA5 5AB

    Proposed Installation Of New Window

    Decided 20 Dec 2001 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 228 37%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 220 36%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 169 27%

Planning agents in East Ayrshire

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. East Ayrshire Council 100% granted overall 175
  2. JKM Consultancy 96% granted overall 153
  3. Munro Architects Ltd 99% granted overall 144
  4. MG Architectural Services 97% granted overall 132
  5. QUICKPLANS 100% granted overall 103
  6. Wylie Shanks Architects 100% granted overall 85
  7. Thomson Hunter Associates Ltd 87% granted overall 77
  8. Hunter Conservatories & Sunrooms 100% granted overall 76

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Common questions

How many planning applications does East Ayrshire decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, East Ayrshire decided 617 planning applications. 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in East Ayrshire?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 65 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many East Ayrshire decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 617 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 37% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 73% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has East Ayrshire decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 10695 decisions from East Ayrshire between 1996 and 2026, out of 10,949 applications on record. Across that whole period 95% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in East Ayrshire?

July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 71 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 East Ayrshire's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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East Ayrshire: 10,949 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 617 decided, 96% approved, median 65 days to a decision. 677 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 1996 and 2026: 10,695 in total, 95% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.