Prestwick planning approval rate
Prestwick ward in South Ayrshire has a 98.3% approval rate based on 119 planning decisions. South Ayrshire overall: 95.3%.
Last updated: August 2026
98.3%
ward approval rate
119
Decisions
117
Approved
2
Refused
95.3%
South Ayrshire average
Prestwick sits slightly above the South Ayrshire average, with a 3.0 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Prestwick compares
Prestwick ward
98.3%
South Ayrshire overall
95.3%
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Recent decisions in Prestwick
Alterations to, and extension of, existing aircraft component testing facility, · Mon 17 Aug 2026
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse · Mon 03 Aug 2026
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Erection of signage · Fri 10 Jul 2026
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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