Planning outcomes in South Ayrshire are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is 8.0% — 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 | Ayr East | 34 | 34 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Prestwick | 107 | 105 | 2 | 98.1% |
| 3 | Troon | 175 | 171 | 4 | 97.7% |
| 4 | Maybole, North Carrick And Coylton | 173 | 166 | 7 | 96.0% |
| 5 | Ayr North | 68 | 65 | 3 | 95.6% |
| 6 | Girvan And South Carrick | 100 | 95 | 5 | 95.0% |
| 7 | Kyle | 120 | 113 | 7 | 94.2% |
| 8 | Ayr West | 288 | 265 | 23 | 92.0% |
An extension might sail through in Ayr East but face serious resistance in Ayr West.
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52 planning applications in South Ayrshire 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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