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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 dates6,471Searchable applications
234Recorded as pending
96%Approval rate · 5,179 approved or refused records
224Refused applications
4,955 approved · 224 refused · 532 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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
- DecidedP/23/0543/LBC
Alterations to Shopfront and Display of Advertisements
147 - 149 High Street Falkirk FK1 1DZ
Received 1 Nov 2023 - UnknownP/23/0343/COND01
Compliance with Conditions of P/23/0343/FUL - Construction of Storage Building (Class 6) and Associated Development (Retrospective)
HW Coates South Earls Road Grangemouth FK3 8UU
Received 1 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0544/FUL
Extension to Dwellinghouse and Construction of Raised Deck
13 Lawers Crescent Polmont Falkirk FK2 0RQ
Received 2 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0545/CPL
Enlargement of Window Opening to Form Door Opening
7 Campsie Road Grangemouth FK3 0BX
Received 2 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0546/FUL
Extension to Building
Orange Hall West Boreland Road Denny FK6 6NY
Received 2 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0547/FUL
Extension to Shop and Siting of Mobile Catering Unit
108 Newhouse Road Grangemouth FK3 8NJ
Received 3 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0548/FUL
Extension to Dwellinghouse
27 Comyn Drive Wallacestone Falkirk FK2 0YR
Received 3 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0549/FUL
Extension to Dwellinghouse (Dormers)
Tornes 8 Park Avenue Brightons Falkirk FK2 0JA
Received 6 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0550/LBC
Alterations to Dwelling - Create New Door Opening, Block Existing Door Opening and Increase Size of Window in Kitchen, all to Rear Elevation. Replace Existing UPVC Windows to Rear of Property with Wooden Traditional Sash and Case Windows. Internal Alterations to add Walls, Bathroom and Replace Kitchen.
2 Ivy Cottage Dunmore Falkirk FK2 8LY
Received 7 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0551/FUL
Construction of Outbuilding and Boundary Fence (Retrospective)
11 Redpath Drive Falkirk FK2 8QL
Received 7 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0552/FUL
Construction of Outbuilding (Retrospective)
5 Muirhead Crescent Bo'ness EH51 9TH
Received 7 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0553/FUL
Alterations and Extensions to Dwellinghouse
Wester Seamores Farm Longcroft Bonnybridge FK4 1ST
Received 7 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0554/FUL
Change of Use from Office to Class 3 (Food and Drink) and Hot Food Takeaway (Sui Generis), Extension, External Alterations and Formation of Car Park
Wester Seamores Farm Longcroft Bonnybridge FK4 1ST
Received 7 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0555/FUL
Alterations to Dwelling - Create New Door Opening, Block Existing Door Opening and Increase Size of Window in Kitchen, all to Rear Elevation. Replace Existing UPVC Windows to Rear of Property with Wooden Traditional Sash and Case Windows. Internal Alterations to add Walls, Bathroom and Replace Kitchen.
2 Ivy Cottage Dunmore Falkirk FK2 8LY
Received 7 Nov 2023 - UnknownP/20/0519/NMV03
Amendment to P/20/0519/MSC - Erection of 178 Dwellinghouses and Associated Infrastructure
Land To The North Of North Bank Farm Bo'ness
Received 7 Nov 2023 - UnknownP/22/0160/NMV01
Amendment to P/22/0160/FUL - Construction of Dwellinghouse
Gilston Farmhouse Gilston Farm Polmont Falkirk FK2 0YQ
Received 7 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0556/FUL
External Alterations (Retrospective)
Land On Western Edge Of 103 Broad Street Broad Street Denny
Received 8 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0559/CPL
Use of Land for Private Day Nursery (Outdoor Playspace/Garden) (Class 10) and Construction of Boundary Fence
Land To The South Of Falkirk Stadium Stadium Way Falkirk
Received 8 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0560/AGR
Prior Notification for Forestry-Related Building Works (Non-Residential)
Land To North West Of Rashiehill Farm Mosscandle Road Mosscastle Road Slamannan
Received 8 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0561/FUL
Installation of Security Screen
British Waterways Scotland New Port Downie Lime Road Falkirk FK1 4RS
Received 9 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0562/FUL
Construction of 2 Glamping Pods
West Riverside Farm Fankerton Denny FK6 5JF
Received 9 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0563/FUL
Conversion of Outbuilding to Form Ancillary Residential Accommodation
The Old Rectory Cross Brae Shieldhill Falkirk FK1 2EG
Received 9 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0564/FUL
Extension to Dwellinghouse
23 Falkirk Road Bonnybridge FK4 1BG
Received 10 Nov 2023 - DecidedP/23/0565/FUL
Extensions and Alterations to Dwellinghouse including the widening of vehicular access.
Dashwood Polmont Road Polmont Falkirk FK2 9UZ
Received 13 Nov 2023
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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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