Dumfries & Galloway Council approves – of planning applications, based on 19,689 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Dumfries & Galloway is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 19,689 decided applications on record (January 2001 to September 2026), Dumfries & Galloway Council approved – of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Dumfries & Galloway council planning portal records · Data to 29 September 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Dumfries & Galloway.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | – | – | 21,993 | – |
| Full | – | – | 881 | – |
| Prior Approval | – | – | 305 | – |
| Listed Building | – | – | 163 | – |
| Discharge of Conditions | – | – | 159 | – |
| Trees | – | – | 78 | – |
| Advertisement | – | – | 37 | – |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | – | – | 6 | – |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee And Glenkens | – | – | 2,761 | – |
| Mid Galloway And Wigtown West | – | – | 2,573 | – |
| Annandale North | – | – | 2,264 | – |
| Mid And Upper Nithsdale | – | – | 2,237 | – |
| Annandale East And Eskdale | – | – | 2,066 | – |
| Castle Douglas And Crocketford | – | – | 1,904 | – |
| Annandale South | – | – | 1,648 | – |
| Nith | – | – | 1,576 | – |
| Abbey | – | – | 1,559 | – |
| Stranraer And The Rhins | – | – | 1,554 | – |
| Lochar | – | – | 1,334 | – |
| Mid Galloway | – | – | 1,083 | – |
| North West Dumfries | – | – | 659 | – |
How Dumfries & Galloway’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, unchanged since 2018.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Dumfries & Galloway council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/1388/PIP Annandale East And Eskdale | ERECTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE (RENEWAL OF PLANNING PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE PREVIOUSL | Approved |
| 26/1349/LBC Castle Douglas And Crocketford | ALTERATIONS INCLUDING REMOVAL OF ATM, NIGHT SAFE AND ALL SIGNAGE | Approved |
| 26/1323/LBC Dee And Glenkens | INSTALLATION OF 8 NO. REPLACEMENT WINDOWS WITH TIMBER DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS | Approved |
| 26/1297/FUL Annandale South | ERECTION OF DOMESTIC RESIDENTIAL ANNEXE | Approved |
| 26/0173/FUL Castle Douglas And Crocketford | ERECTION OF EGG PRODUCTION UNIT INCLUDING 2 FEED SILOS, FORMATION OF SOAKAWAY AN | Approved |
| 26/1414/FUL Annandale East And Eskdale | ERECTION OF 4 DWELLINGHOUSES (RENEWAL OF PLANNING PERMISSION PREVIOUSLY GRANTED | Approved |
| 26/1303/FUL Mid And Upper Nithsdale | ERECTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE AND DETACHED GARDEN ROOM AND FORMATION OF PARKING BAY | Approved |
| 26/1327/FUL Stranraer And The Rhins | ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION WITH FIRST FLOOR BALCONY TO NORTH ELEVATION | Approved |
| 26/1178/PIP Lochar | ERECTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE (CLASS 9) AND INSTALLATION OF SEPTIC TANK AND SOAKAWAY | Approved |
| 26/1389/FUL Stranraer And The Rhins | ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO SOUTH ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE | Approved |
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Based on 19,689 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Dumfries & Galloway is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 19,689 planning decisions from Dumfries & Galloway council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, January 2001 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Dumfries & Galloway is –, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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