Planning outcomes in Dumfries & Galloway are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is 2.6% — 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 | 1,508 | 1,484 | 24 | 98.4% |
| 3 | Lochar | 1,270 | 1,250 | 20 | 98.4% |
| 4 | North West Dumfries | 631 | 620 | 11 | 98.3% |
| 5 | Annandale East And Eskdale | 1,972 | 1,935 | 37 | 98.1% |
| 6 | Annandale North | 2,173 | 2,120 | 53 | 97.6% |
| 7 | Mid And Upper Nithsdale | 2,143 | 2,089 | 54 | 97.5% |
| 8 | Annandale South | 1,554 | 1,515 | 39 | 97.5% |
| 9 | Dee And Glenkens | 2,599 | 2,533 | 66 | 97.5% |
| 10 | Castle Douglas And Crocketford | 1,820 | 1,772 | 48 | 97.4% |
| 11 | Mid Galloway And Wigtown West | 2,448 | 2,381 | 67 | 97.3% |
| 12 | Stranraer And The Rhins | 1,475 | 1,426 | 49 | 96.7% |
| 13 | Abbey | 1,489 | 1,439 | 50 | 96.6% |
An extension might sail through in Mid Galloway but face serious resistance in Abbey.
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530 planning applications in Dumfries & Galloway have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A £79 report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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