What percentage of planning applications does Dumfries & Galloway approve?

Dumfries & Galloway approves approximately 97% of planning applications, based on 23,365 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Dumfries & Galloway decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 23,365 planning decisions published by Dumfries & Galloway.

What is the refusal rate for Dumfries & Galloway planning applications?

Dumfries & Galloway refuses approximately 3% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Dumfries & Galloway?

The average planning application in Dumfries & Galloway takes 6.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 2,617 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Dumfries & Galloway compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Will My Dumfries & Galloway Planning Application Be Approved? Check Local Decisions

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Recent planning decisions in Dumfries & Galloway

2 days ago

DEMOLITION OF 3 NO. MODULAR BUILDINGS

26/1320/UTL · Annandale South

Approved

2 days ago

ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF USE OF STEADING BUILDINGS TO FORM DETACHED DOMESTIC AN

26/1098/FUL · Castle Douglas And Crocketford

Approved

2 days ago

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS, INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT WINDOWS

26/0385/LBC · Dee And Glenkens

Refused

3 days ago

RELOCATION OF GATE PIERS AND ERECTION OF REPLACEMENT RAILINGS AND GATES (PARTIAL

26/0964/FUL · Mid And Upper Nithsdale

Approved

3 days ago

CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND TO FORM EXTENSION TO CARAVAN PARK, FORMATION

26/0906/FUL · Stranraer And The Rhins

Approved

3 days ago

INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT EXTERNAL DOORS AND INTERNAL WINDOW BARS

26/0515/LBC · Dee And Glenkens

Approved

4 days ago

CHANGE OF USE OF HALL TO FORM DWELLINGHOUSE (CLASS 9) AND ALTERATIONS INCLUDING

26/1102/FUL · Mid Galloway And Wigtown West

Approved

4 days ago

ALTERATIONS AND ERECTION OF RAISED DECKING TO SOUTH WEST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHO

26/1008/FUL · Castle Douglas And Crocketford

Approved

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This page analyses 23,365 planning decisions made by Dumfries & Galloway from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Dumfries & Galloway planning approval rates page.

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