161 High Street Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 1QW

1. 18 Aug 2026

   Received by South Ayrshire

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   South Ayrshire took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with South Ayrshire for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

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• 161 High Street Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 1QW

  26/00542/APP Submitted 18 Aug 2026 0m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Change of use of Class 1A to betting shop (Sui Generis) and external alterations.

  Awaiting decision

• 148 - 154 High Street Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 1PA

  21/00537/ADV Submitted 13 May 2021 47m away

  Erection of signage

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• 19A Carrick Street Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 1NS

  26/00399/APP Submitted 10 Jun 2026 59m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~7 Aug

  Change of use of retail unit to form dwellingflat and external alterations

  Awaiting decision

• Unit 02 The Kyle Centre 203 High Street Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 1QT

  25/00660/APP Submitted 14 Oct 2025 67m away

  Change of Use of existing Class 1 retail unit to Class 11 Gym

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 134 High Street Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 1PR

  25/00844/LBC Submitted 18 Dec 2025 74m away

  Alterations to a listed building

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• 134 High Street Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 1PR

  25/00737/ADV Submitted 7 Nov 2025 74m away

  Erection of signage

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• 26/00467/ADV Awaiting decision

  4 South Harbour Street Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 1HZ

  Erection of illuminated signage

  15 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/00252/ADV Granted

  4 Wheatpark Place Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 9RT

  Erection of signage

  8 Apr 2026 Advertising
• 26/00324/ADV Granted

  10 Sandgate Ayr South Ayrshire KA7 1BH

  Installation of illuminated fascia and non-illuminated projecting signage

  11 May 2026 Advertising
• 26/00281/ADV Granted

  3 Ayr Street Troon South Ayrshire KA10 6EB

  Erection of signage (RETROSPECTIVE)

  20 Apr 2026 Advertising
• 26/00157/ADV Granted

  STREET RECORD Main Street Ayr South Ayrshire

  Erection of 2 digital advertisement display screens

  2 Mar 2026 Advertising