Planning outcomes in Falkirk are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is 2.8% — 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 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Grangemouth | 50 | 50 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Bonnybridge and Larbert | 77 | 76 | 1 | 98.7% |
| 4 | Falkirk North | 69 | 68 | 1 | 98.6% |
| 5 | Carse, Kinnaird and Tryst | 72 | 71 | 1 | 98.6% |
| 6 | Bo'ness and Blackness | 60 | 59 | 1 | 98.3% |
| 7 | Lower Braes | 53 | 52 | 1 | 98.1% |
| 8 | Falkirk South | 43 | 42 | 1 | 97.7% |
| 9 | Upper Braes | 71 | 69 | 2 | 97.2% |
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 £79 report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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