Planning outcomes in Argyll & Bute are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is – — that's not noise, it's a fundamentally different planning environment depending on where you live.
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| # | Ward | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dunoon | 189 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Cowal | 351 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Kintyre And The Islands | 672 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Helensburgh Central | 391 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Isle Of Bute | 265 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Mid Argyll | 494 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Oban South And The Isles | 691 | – | – | – |
| 8 | South Kintyre | 277 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Lomond North | 360 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Oban North And Lorn | 852 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Helensburgh And Lomond South | 150 | – | – | – |
An extension might sail through in Dunoon but face serious resistance in Helensburgh And Lomond South.
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– planning applications in Argyll & Bute have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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