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Prestwick planning approval rate

Prestwick ward in South Ayrshire has a 93.1% approval rate based on 29 planning decisions. South Ayrshire overall: 90.1%.

Last updated: March 2026

93.1%
ward approval rate
29
Decisions
27
Approved
2
Refused
90.1%
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 (29 decided)
93.1%
South Ayrshire overall (364 decided)
90.1%
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Recent decisions in Prestwick

17/01025/ADV
Erection of signage · Thu 14 Sep 2017
Approved
16/00165/ADV
Erection of various signage · Thu 18 Feb 2016
Approved
12/01332/APP
Change of use of existing dwellinghouse to form veterinary practice · Mon 19 Nov 2012
Refused
11/00554/APP
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse · Thu 05 May 2011
Approved
10/01486/APP
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse and garage · Sat 09 Oct 2010
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 364 decisions.

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