Planning outcomes in Dumfries & Galloway 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 | Mid And Upper Nithsdale | 2,237 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Castle Douglas And Crocketford | 1,904 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Nith | 1,576 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Mid Galloway And Wigtown West | 2,573 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Annandale East And Eskdale | 2,066 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Abbey | 1,559 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Lochar | 1,334 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Annandale South | 1,648 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Dee And Glenkens | 2,761 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Stranraer And The Rhins | 1,554 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Annandale North | 2,264 | – | – | – |
| 12 | North West Dumfries | 659 | – | – | – |
| 13 | Mid Galloway | 1,083 | – | – | – |
An extension might sail through in Mid And Upper Nithsdale but face serious resistance in Mid Galloway.
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– 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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