Planning outcomes in Falkirk 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 | Bonnybridge and Larbert | 119 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Falkirk South | 140 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Bo'ness and Blackness | 128 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Falkirk North | 124 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Denny and Banknock | 100 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Grangemouth | 92 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Lower Braes | 100 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Carse, Kinnaird and Tryst | 141 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Upper Braes | 135 | – | – | – |
An extension might sail through in Bonnybridge and Larbert but face serious resistance in Upper Braes.
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– 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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