Planning outcomes in Falkirk are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is 1.5% — 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 | Denny and Banknock | 93 | 93 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Grangemouth | 87 | 87 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Bonnybridge and Larbert | 118 | 117 | 1 | 99.2% |
| 4 | Falkirk South | 130 | 129 | 1 | 99.2% |
| 5 | Bo'ness and Blackness | 126 | 125 | 1 | 99.2% |
| 6 | Carse, Kinnaird and Tryst | 133 | 132 | 1 | 99.2% |
| 7 | Falkirk North | 116 | 115 | 1 | 99.1% |
| 8 | Lower Braes | 97 | 96 | 1 | 99.0% |
| 9 | Upper Braes | 130 | 128 | 2 | 98.5% |
An extension might sail through in Denny and Banknock but face serious resistance in Upper Braes.
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8 planning applications in Falkirk 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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