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Helensburgh Central planning approval rate

Helensburgh Central ward in Argyll & Bute has a 96.2% approval rate based on 319 planning decisions. Argyll & Bute overall: 95.7%.

Last updated: March 2026

96.2%
ward approval rate
319
Decisions
307
Approved
12
Refused
95.7%
Argyll & Bute average

Helensburgh Central is broadly in line with the Argyll & Bute average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Helensburgh Central compares

Helensburgh Central ward (319 decided)
96.2%
Argyll & Bute overall (3,738 decided)
95.7%
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Recent decisions in Helensburgh Central

14/00156/PP
Formation of two dormer windows and installation of patio doors to rear elevatio · Fri 24 Jan 2014
Approved
14/00048/PP
Erection of extension to care home · Mon 23 Dec 2013
Approved
13/02917/PP
Erection of dwellinghouse, detached garage and formation of new vehicular access · Mon 23 Dec 2013
Approved
13/02638/PP
Demolition of garage/porch and erection of extension to dwellinghouse · Mon 18 Nov 2013
Approved
13/02621/NMA
Non Material Amendment to 12/01700/PP (Alterations and extension to care home) - · Wed 13 Nov 2013
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 3,738 decisions.

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