Planning outcomes in Dumfries & Galloway are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is 2.9% — 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 | Mid Galloway | 1,083 | 1,074 | 9 | 99.2% |
| 2 | Nith | 1,562 | 1,535 | 27 | 98.3% |
| 3 | North West Dumfries | 652 | 641 | 11 | 98.3% |
| 4 | Lochar | 1,328 | 1,304 | 24 | 98.2% |
| 5 | Annandale East And Eskdale | 2,042 | 2,000 | 42 | 97.9% |
| 6 | Annandale South | 1,623 | 1,581 | 42 | 97.4% |
| 7 | Annandale North | 2,243 | 2,184 | 59 | 97.4% |
| 8 | Mid And Upper Nithsdale | 2,221 | 2,160 | 61 | 97.3% |
| 9 | Dee And Glenkens | 2,735 | 2,659 | 76 | 97.2% |
| 10 | Castle Douglas And Crocketford | 1,884 | 1,829 | 55 | 97.1% |
| 11 | Mid Galloway And Wigtown West | 2,545 | 2,467 | 78 | 96.9% |
| 12 | Abbey | 1,545 | 1,491 | 54 | 96.5% |
| 13 | Stranraer And The Rhins | 1,535 | 1,478 | 57 | 96.3% |
An extension might sail through in Mid Galloway but face serious resistance in Stranraer And The Rhins.
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599 planning applications in Dumfries & Galloway 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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