What percentage of planning applications does South Ayrshire approve?

South Ayrshire approves approximately 96% of planning applications, based on 923 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has South Ayrshire decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 923 planning decisions published by South Ayrshire.

What is the refusal rate for South Ayrshire planning applications?

South Ayrshire refuses approximately 4% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in South Ayrshire?

The typical planning application in South Ayrshire takes 8.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 882 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how South Ayrshire compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in South Ayrshire

yesterday

Erection of agricultural shed

26/00531/APP · Kyle

Approved

2 days ago

Erection of an aerospace overhaul, maintenance and repair facility, to include a

26/00440/APP · Prestwick

Approved

6 days ago

Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse

26/00490/APP · Maybole, North Carrick And Coylton

Approved

1 week ago

Alterations to dwellingflat

26/00516/APP · Troon

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of Class 5 industrial building for use as agricultural contractor/ engi

25/00569/APP · Girvan And South Carrick

Approved

1 week ago

Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse

26/00478/APP · Troon

Approved

1 week ago

Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse

26/00475/APP · Maybole, North Carrick And Coylton

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of garage

26/00460/APP · Girvan And South Carrick

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 923 planning decisions made by South Ayrshire, from June 2025 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the South Ayrshire planning approval rates page.

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