Planning outcomes in East Ayrshire are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is 10.4% — 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 | Kilmarnock North | 56 | 56 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Doon Valley | 132 | 130 | 2 | 98.5% |
| 3 | Kilmarnock East And Hurlford | 120 | 118 | 2 | 98.3% |
| 4 | Cumnock And New Cumnock | 323 | 314 | 9 | 97.2% |
| 5 | Kilmarnock South | 31 | 30 | 1 | 96.8% |
| 6 | Kilmarnock West And Crosshouse | 236 | 223 | 13 | 94.5% |
| 7 | Annick | 375 | 347 | 28 | 92.5% |
| 8 | Ballochmyle | 227 | 209 | 18 | 92.1% |
| 9 | Irvine Valley | 173 | 155 | 18 | 89.6% |
An extension might sail through in Kilmarnock North but face serious resistance in Irvine Valley.
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68 planning applications in East Ayrshire 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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