Planning outcomes in East Dunbartonshire are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is 5.7% — 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 | Bearsden South | 203 | 200 | 3 | 98.5% |
| 2 | Bearsden North | 216 | 211 | 5 | 97.7% |
| 3 | Milngavie | 150 | 146 | 4 | 97.3% |
| 4 | Bishopbriggs South | 115 | 111 | 4 | 96.5% |
| 5 | Kirkintilloch East And North And Twechar | 75 | 71 | 4 | 94.7% |
| 6 | Bishopbriggs North And Campsie | 206 | 193 | 13 | 93.7% |
| 7 | Lenzie And Kirkintilloch South | 152 | 141 | 11 | 92.8% |
An extension might sail through in Bearsden South but face serious resistance in Lenzie And Kirkintilloch South.
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44 planning applications in East Dunbartonshire 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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