28 Mcdonald Crescent Falkirk FK2 9FL

1. 6 Oct 2026

   Received by Falkirk

2. 9 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 1 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Falkirk took a median of 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Falkirk for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Falkirk decided full applications in a median of 59 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Unit 3 St Johns Sawmill Etna Road Falkirk FK2 9EG

  P/26/0209/FUL Submitted 6 May 2026 100 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~3 Jul

  Change of Use from Trade Counter/Industrial (Class 5/6) to Class 11 Assemble and Leisure

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• Iron Works Business Centre Castlelaurie Industrial Estate Bankside Falkirk FK2 7XF

  P/24/0345/FUL Submitted 15 Jul 2024 200 yards away

  External Alterations to Office Building (Class 4)

  Granted Full applications 17 docs

• Billy Mills Body Shop Castlelaurie Industrial Estate Bankside Falkirk FK2 7XF

  P/25/0106/NMV01 Submitted 18 Dec 2025 250 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~12 Feb

  Amendement to P/25/0106/FUL - Demolition, Construction of Offices/Business Premises (Class 4/Class 11), Alteration and Change of Use of Existing Class 5 (General Industrial) Building to Fitness Studios (Class 11) and Associated Parking and Garden Area.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Demolition

• Land To The South East Of South Lodge Etna Road Falkirk

  P/26/0350/FUL Submitted 19 Aug 2026 350 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Construction of Church (Renewal of Planning Permission P/23/0188/FUL)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 4 docs

• Land To The South East Of Merchiston Industrial Estate Smith Street Falkirk

  P/23/0046/NMV01 Submitted 1 Jun 2026 350 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jul

  Amendment to P/23/0046/FUL - Formation of 43MW Battery Energy Storage System and Associated Infrastructure

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• 334 Thornhill Road Falkirk FK2 7DZ

  P/26/0262/FUL Submitted 19 Jun 2026 450 yards away

  Installation of Pharmacy Dispensing Unit

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• P/26/0418/FUL Awaiting decision

  Torell Glen Road Torwood Larbert FK5 4SN

  Construction of Outbuilding to Form Ancillary Living Accommodation

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• P/26/0416/FUL Awaiting decision

  13 St. Johns Avenue Falkirk FK2 7DP

  Extension to Dwellinghouse

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• P/26/0417/FUL Awaiting decision

  Hillview Glen Road Torwood Larbert FK5 4SN

  Extension to Dwellinghouse

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• P/26/0210/FUL Granted

  5 Booth Place Falkirk FK1 1BA

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

  Received 8 May, published by the council 27 Jul 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

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications