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Falkirk planning applications

1,252 applications. 98% approved. 57 days to decide.

As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,252 planning applications from Falkirk. 482 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 98% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

Falkirk: 586 applications received in the last year, 482 decisions published.

482
Decided 12 months to October 2026
586
New applications 12 months to October 2026
242
Awaiting decision

Falkirk takes a median of 58 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

Newest first · page 1 of 26

  • P/26/0420/FUL Awaiting decision

    28 Mcdonald Crescent Falkirk FK2 9FL

    Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0418/FUL Awaiting decision

    Torell Glen Road Torwood Larbert FK5 4SN

    Construction of Outbuilding to Form Ancillary Living Accommodation

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0417/FUL Awaiting decision

    Hillview Glen Road Torwood Larbert FK5 4SN

    Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0416/FUL Awaiting decision

    13 St. Johns Avenue Falkirk FK2 7DP

    Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0415/FUL Awaiting decision

    2 Garthill Gardens Falkirk FK1 5SN

    Alterations and Extension to Dwellinhouse and Construction of Outbuilding

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0413/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land To The South East Of Byways Glen Road Torwood

    Construction of Dwellinghouse (Amendment to P/19/0349/FUL)

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0411/FUL Awaiting decision

    5 - 7 Burnbank Road Falkirk FK2 7PE

    Extension of Workshop

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0408/FUL Awaiting decision

    171 High Street Falkirk FK1 1DU

    Installation of Replacement Windows

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0410/ADV Awaiting decision

    106 Newhouse Road Grangemouth

    Display of Illuminated Advertisements

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • P/26/0409/FUL Awaiting decision

    106 Newhouse Road Grangemouth

    Installation of ATM

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0412/CPL Awaiting decision

    Jawcraig Brickworks Falkirk FK1 3AL

    Extension of Industrial Building

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • P/26/0406/FUL Awaiting decision

    Office 1 - 16 Melville Street Falkirk

    Alterations and Conversion of Offices to Form 7 Flatted Dwellings

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0405/FUL Awaiting decision

    13 Haig Street Grangemouth FK3 8QJ

    Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0407/LBC Awaiting decision

    44 Vicar Street Falkirk FK1 1JB

    Internal Alterations to Building

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • P/26/0404/FUL Awaiting decision

    The Blairs Farm Cottage Larbert Larbert FK5 4SS

    Construction of Agricultural Building

    Submitted 23 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0402/FUL Awaiting decision

    The Wood Yard Cauldcoats Holdings Blackness Linlithgow EH49 7LX

    Extension to Ancillary Building to Form a New Garage, Gym and Golf Simulator

    Submitted 23 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0403/VRC Awaiting decision

    Land To The North Of 1 Glen Farm Cottage Falkirk

    Application Under Section 42 to Vary Condition 1 of Planning Permission P/23/0166/FUL

    Submitted 23 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • P/26/0398/PPP Awaiting decision

    Land To The North Of Braeside Avonbridge Road Avonbridge Road Slamannan

    Construction of Dwellinghouse

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Outline
  • P/26/0397/CON Awaiting decision

    Eastmount 15 Erngath Road Bo'ness EH51 9EN

    Demolition of Outbuilding

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • P/26/0396/FUL Awaiting decision

    Eastmount 15 Erngath Road Bo'ness EH51 9EN

    Construction of Outbuilding

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0400/FUL Awaiting decision

    62 Muirhead Crescent Bo'ness EH51 9TH

    Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0399/ADV Awaiting decision

    The Bruce Glenbervie Larbert FK5 4EG

    Display of Illuminated and Non-Illuminated Advertisements

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • P/26/0394/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land To The North East Of Burnside Cottage Denny

    Construction of Dwellinghouse

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0393/FUL Awaiting decision

    138 - 140 High Street Falkirk FK1 1NR

    Replacement of Front Door and Side Screens

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0395/AGR Awaiting decision

    Kinneil Woods Provost Road Bo'ness

    Formation of Temporary Turning Area

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Other
  • P/26/0388/FUL Awaiting decision

    Dean Court Kinneil Drive Bo'ness

    Demolition of 35 No Existing Assisted Living Affordable Housing Flats and Warden's Office and Construction of New 3-Storey Assisted Living Affordable Housing Development (42 No Flats and 1 No Warden's Office) Along with Associated Car Parking and Landscaping

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0391/FUL Awaiting decision

    13 Shanks Avenue Denny FK6 5ED

    Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0390/FUL Granted

    1 Carrongrove Avenue Carron Falkirk FK2 8NG

    Alterations to Dwellinghouse

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0392/FUL Awaiting decision

    6 Grenville Court Falkirk FK1 5JA

    Replacement of Flat Roof with Pitched Roof

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0389/FUL Awaiting decision

    96 Lawers Crescent Polmont Falkirk FK2 0QU

    Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/24/0256/NMV01 Awaiting decision

    Old Airngath Riding Stables Bo'ness Linlithgow EH49 7RH

    Amndment to P/24/0256/FUL - Alteration and Extension to Dwellinghouse, Including Alteration and Change of Use of Steading Buildings to Form Extension to Dwellinghouse, Construction of Outbuilding, Driveway and Associated Development

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • P/26/0387/FUL Awaiting decision

    44 Vicar Street Falkirk FK1 1JB

    Change of Use from Class 1A to Class 3 (Food and Drink)

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0385/FUL Awaiting decision

    12 Beveridge Place Redding Falkirk FK2 9TH

    Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0384/FUL Awaiting decision

    4 Thorndene Court Parkview Avenue Falkirk FK1 5JY

    Extension to Dwellinghouse and Raised Patio

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0386/CPL Awaiting decision

    28 Mctaggart Avenue Denny FK6 6EW

    Replacement of Window with New Doorway for Disabled Access

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • P/26/0381/FUL Awaiting decision

    17 Ormond Court Larbert FK5 4PE

    Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0380/ADV Awaiting decision

    Walkway South West Of Post Office Garrison Place Falkirk

    Display of Non-Illuminated Advertisement

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • P/22/0105/COND01 Awaiting decision

    Land To The South Of 1 Hillside Grove Grahamsdyke Road Bo'ness

    Compliance with Conditions of P/22/0105/FUL - Construction of 215 Dwellings (211 Dwellinghouses and 4 Flatted Dwellings) and Associated Infrastructure

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • P/26/0379/CPE Awaiting decision

    36 Glenview Drive Falkirk FK1 5JU

    Construction of Outbuilding

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • P/26/0378/LBC Awaiting decision

    St Andrews Church 46 Grange Terrace Bo'ness EH51 9DT

    Removal and Relocation of Font

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • P/26/0375/FUL Awaiting decision

    15 Haygate Avenue Brightons Falkirk FK2 0TL

    Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0374/FUL Awaiting decision

    St Andrew's West Manse 1 Maggie Wood's Loan Falkirk FK1 5SJ

    Construction of Outbuilding with Ancillary Accommodation

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0373/CPL Awaiting decision

    64 Lendrick Drive Maddiston Falkirk FK2 0GW

    Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • P/26/0371/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land To The North Of 173 - 183 Bellsdyke Road Bellsdyke Road Larbert

    Mixed Use Development Including Residential, Commercial / Community Uses, Formation of Access, Landscaping and Associated Works

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0372/FUL Awaiting decision

    33 Saltcoats Drive Grangemouth FK3 9JR

    Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0369/CPL Awaiting decision

    7 Newhouse Drive Falkirk FK1 5PG

    Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • P/26/0370/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land To The East Of 1 Zetland Drive Zetland Drive Laurieston

    Use of Outbuilding as Short Term Let

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/21/0723/NMV01 Awaiting decision

    Site To The North Of 37 Rosebank Avenue Dunipace

    Amendment to P/21/0723/FUL - Construction of 87 Dwellinghouses and Associated Works

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • P/26/0383/HHC Awaiting decision

    169 Strowan Road Grangemouth FK3 9HF

    Application for High Hedge Notice

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Trees
  • P/26/0367/CPL Awaiting decision

    36 Westerton Road Grangemouth FK3 9EU

    Replace Window with French doors

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Lawful development

Older applications, page 2 of 26

Recent decisions

Data to October 2026

  • P/26/0352/FUL Granted

    Lingate 22 Church Road California Falkirk FK1 2BD

    Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Decided 2 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0320/FUL Granted

    6 Johnston Place Denny FK6 5HD

    Construction of Outbuilding to Form Ancillary Living Accommodation

    Decided 2 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0332/FUL Granted

    Mo Aisling Acre Road Bo'ness EH51 9SX

    Replacement of Conservatory Roof

    Decided 2 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0334/FUL Granted

    24 Kinloch Place Grangemouth FK3 0EB

    Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Decided 2 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0063/FUL Granted

    Crossgatehead Farm Sunnyside Road Brightons Falkirk FK2 0BY

    Construction of 4 Dwellinghouses and Detached Garages

    Decided 2 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0211/LBC Granted

    5 Booth Place Falkirk FK1 1BA

    Alterations to Dwelling and Formation of Vehicle Access

    Decided 2 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • P/26/0210/FUL Granted

    5 Booth Place Falkirk FK1 1BA

    Alterations to Dwelling, Construction of Outbuilding and Formation of Vehicle Access

    Decided 2 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0266/FUL Granted

    3, 5, 7 and 9 Cadell Drive Falkirk FK2 8QN

    Change of Use of Public Open Ground to Form Private Garden Ground and Construction of Boundary Fencing

    Decided 2 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0329/FUL Granted

    Grantville 17 Thistle Avenue Grangemouth FK3 8YH

    Extension to Dwellinghouse (Dormer)

    Decided 25 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0319/FUL Granted

    24 Alexander Terrace Cotland Drive Falkirk FK2 7AT

    Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Decided 25 Sep 2026 Full applications

The full record

Decisions between 2002 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 1,010 decisions from Falkirk between 2002 and 2026, part of 1,252 applications on record. Over that period 97% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 889 granted against 30 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 449 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

  • F/2002/0774 Granted

    114 Larbert Road Bonnybridge FK4 1EP

    Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Decided 12 Nov 2002 Full applications
  • F/2002/0790 Granted

    20 Haygate Avenue Brightons Falkirk FK2 0TL

    Extension to Dwellinghouse [Garage]

    Decided 18 Nov 2002 Full applications
  • F/2002/0855 Granted

    The Orchard Shieldhill Road Reddingmuirhead Falkirk FK2 0DT

    Erection of Domestic Garage

    Decided 2 Dec 2002 Full applications
  • F/2002/0825 Granted

    Carron Road Bainsford Falkirk

    Erection of 46 Flats, Associated Roads and Parking Areas

    Decided 4 Dec 2002 Full applications
  • F/2002/0862 Granted

    27 Stirling Road Larbert FK5 4NE

    Extension to Dwellinghouse [Conservatory]

    Decided 5 Dec 2002 Full applications
  • F/2002/0717 Granted

    9 Quarrolhall Crescent Carronshore Falkirk FK2 8AT

    Extension to Dwellinghouse

    Decided 5 Dec 2002 Full applications
  • F/2002/0777 Granted

    2 Kinglass Drive Boness EH51 9RB

    Extension to Dwellinghouse [Conservatory]

    Decided 6 Dec 2002 Full applications
  • F/2002/0726 Granted

    Whyteside Inn Polmont Falkirk FK2 0XP

    Alterations to Front Entrances

    Decided 6 Dec 2002 Full applications
  • F/2002/0896 Granted

    37 Merchiston Avenue Bainsford Falkirk FK2 7LB

    Extension to Dwellinghouse and Erection of Garage

    Decided 13 Dec 2002 Full applications
  • F/2002/0864 Granted

    5 Bothkennar Road Carronshore Falkirk FK2 8HS

    Erection of Dwellinghouse

    Decided 20 Dec 2002 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 238 49%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 128 27%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 116 24%

Planning agents in Falkirk

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

  1. Arka Architects Ltd 100% granted overall 77
  2. FK1 Design Ltd 97% granted overall 59
  3. i Line Designs 100% granted overall 38
  4. Helix Architecture Studio LTD 88% granted overall 36
  5. RMAR Architecture Ltd 91% granted overall 33
  6. Antonine Design 95% granted overall 19
  7. Falkirk Council 100% granted overall 16
  8. John Gordon Associates Ltd 95% granted overall 11

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Falkirk decide?

In the 12 months to October 2026, Falkirk decided 482 planning applications. 98% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Falkirk?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 57 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Falkirk decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 482 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 49% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 76% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Falkirk decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 1010 decisions from Falkirk between 2002 and 2026, out of 1,252 applications on record. Across that whole period 97% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Falkirk?

March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 65 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 Falkirk's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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Falkirk: 1,252 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 482 decided, 98% approved, median 57 days to a decision. 586 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2002 and 2026: 1,010 in total, 97% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.

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