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Scotland · Local authority
Falkirk
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Falkirk. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates6,521Searchable applications
234Recorded as pending
96%Approval rate · 5,221 approved or refused records
225Refused applications
4,996 approved · 225 refused · 540 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 30 Jun 2012 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Council contacts
- Planning enquiries01324504950Council source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland. Contains Historic Environment Scotland and Ordnance Survey data © Historic Environment Scotland – Scottish Charity No. SC045925 © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is indicative and may not contain the latest designations.
More application records
- UnknownP/24/0067/COND01
Compliance with Conditions 3, 5 and 6 of P/24/0067/LBC - Internal and External Alterations, Replacement of Windows (Including Larger Roof Lights) and Doors, Construction of Roof Vents, Demolition of Wall, Addition of Bi-Fold Doors, New Garden Wall and Enlargement of Existing Window Opening to Create Door Opening (Partial Retention of)
Kilns House Kilns Road Falkirk FK1 5SA
Received 17 Sept 2024 - DecidedP/24/0449/FUL
Extension to Dwellinghouse
19 Waterfurs Drive Falkirk FK2 7GB
Received 18 Sept 2024 - DecidedP/24/0450/FUL
Alterations, Extension and Change of Use of Existing Garage to form 2 Units for Use for Short Term Lets (Sui Generis)
112 Mary Street Laurieston Falkirk FK2 9PS
Received 18 Sept 2024 - DecidedP/24/0451/FUL
Alteration and Change of Use of Office (Class 1A) (First Floor) to Form No. 2 House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis)
Royal Bank Chambers 4 - 10 La Porte Precinct Grangemouth FK3 8AS
Received 18 Sept 2024 - DecidedP/24/0452/PPP
Development of Land for Residential Purposes
Site To The North Of 34 Strachan Street Strachan Street Falkirk
Received 18 Sept 2024 - DecidedP/24/0453/FUL
Installation of 1 No. Replacement 20m Monopole Mast, Two Headframes, 9 No. Antenna, 2 No. Transmission Dishes and Ancillary Radio Equipment, 1 GPS Module and Replacement Equipment Cabinets
Site To The South Of 111 Easton Drive Reddingmuirhead
Received 19 Sept 2024 - UnknownP/24/0226/COND01
Compliance with Condition 5, 8, and 9 of P/24/0226/MSC - Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions 1C, 1H, 1N, 1O-Q, 1U-W, 1Z, 2C-D, 13, 14, 15 and 20 (Site Wide Earthworks, Burn Restoration, Access, Demolition and Associated Enabling Works) of Planning Permission in Principle P/20/0493/PPP
Land To The East Of Gilston Farm Gilston Crescent Polmont
Received 19 Sept 2024 - DecidedP/24/0454/FUL
Extension to Dwellinghouse
5 Watson Place Longcroft Bonnybridge FK4 2BG
Received 20 Sept 2024 - DecidedP/24/0455/CPL
Extension to Dwellinghouse
15 Queen's Drive Falkirk FK1 5JJ
Received 20 Sept 2024 - DecidedP/24/0456/FUL
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Manuel Coach House Whitecross Linlithgow EH49 6JF
Received 23 Sept 2024 - UnknownP/23/0090/COND01
Details Submitted to Purify Condition 2 of P/23/0090/FUL- Installation of Roof Lights
Lodge House 33 Bellsdyke Road Larbert FK5 4WT
Received 23 Sept 2024 - UnknownP/22/0464/COND01
Compliance with Conditions of P/22/0464/FUL - Construction of Dwellinghouse, Outbuildings and Associated Works
Land To The East Of Dyke Farm Falkirk
Received 23 Sept 2024 - DecidedP/24/0457/FUL
Installation of New Shop Front and A/C Units
25 La Porte Precinct Grangemouth FK3 8AZ
Received 24 Sept 2024 - UnknownP/23/0450/COND02
Compliance with Condition No.3 of P/23/0450/FUL - Construction of Dwellinghouse
Land To The North Of 4 Douglas Avenue Douglas Avenue Airth
Received 24 Sept 2024 - DecidedP/24/0458/FUL
Formation of New Vehicle Access
Thornbridge Works Laurieston Road Grangemouth FK3 8XX
Received 25 Sept 2024 - DecidedP/24/0459/FUL
Change of Use from Class 1A (Shops and Financial, Professional and Other Services) to Class 3 (Food and Drink) Incorporating Ancillary Takeaway and Installation of Flue
553 Main Street Stenhousemuir Larbert FK5 4QB
Received 26 Sept 2024 - DecidedP/24/0460/FUL
Installation of Patio Doors, Platform and Steps
Garthland 49 Grahamsdyke Road Bo'ness EH51 9ED
Received 26 Sept 2024 - DecidedP/24/0461/FUL
Construction of Outbuilding
Edelweiss Standrigg Road Wallacestone Falkirk FK2 0EB
Received 26 Sept 2024 - UnknownP/21/0410/COND01
Compliance with Conditions of P/21/0410/FUL - Erection of No. 2 Dwellinghouses and Associated Infrastructure
Land To The South East Of Whitstonedge Falkirk
Received 26 Sept 2024 - UnknownP/22/0648/NMV01
Amendment to P/22/0648/MSC - Construction of Dwellinghouse
Lochview House Limerigg Falkirk FK1 3BZ
Received 26 Sept 2024 - DecidedP/24/0462/CPL
Alterations to Dwellinghouse
9 Taylor's Road Larbert FK5 3EJ
Received 27 Sept 2024 - UnknownP/24/0201/COND01
Compliance with Condition 3 (Contaminated Land) of P/24/0201/FUL - Construction of 2 Dwellinghouses
135 Main Street Shieldhill Falkirk FK1 2DT
Received 27 Sept 2024 - DecidedP/24/0464/FUL
Change of Use of Land to Form Storage Yard and the Siting of 2 No. Portable Buildings for Ancillary Office Use (Class 6)
Thornhill Mission Church Hall Thistle Street Falkirk FK2 7ED
Received 30 Sept 2024 - DecidedP/24/0465/FUL
Construction of Building for Short Term Lets and Associated Site Works
268 Grahams Road Falkirk FK2 7BH
Received 30 Sept 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Falkirk, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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