United Free Church 4 Kirkholm Avenue Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 8LY Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Erection of two dwellinghouses and change of use, alterations and extension of existing church to form two dwellinghouses, and associated development Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
13 Feb 2026
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Validated
27 Feb 2026
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Committee
13 May 2026
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Approved
13 May 2026

Approved on 13 May 2026 · Committee Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Planning committee

Decided by South Ayrshire Regulatory Panel (Planning) on 13 May 2026.

Approved

As officers recommended.

  • Officers advised approval because the development broadly complied with planning policies and would not cause significant amenity harm, subject to conditions.
  • Thirteen representations objected, raising overlooking, parking, retrospective works and title deed or access concerns.
  • The Panel approved the application after discussions, adding a condition requiring a suitable rear enclosure to be maintained.
Read how the committee decided The proposal, site history, officers’ assessment, objections, panel discussions, conditions and decision.

Source: Plota analysis of South Ayrshire's committee minutes of 13 May 2026.

Important details

Application type
Planning Permission
Postcode
KA8 8LY
Received
13 Feb 2026
Validated
27 Feb 2026
Ward
Ayr North
Parish
Heathfield & Newton Community Council
Case officer
Show
Decision
Application Approved
Decision date
13 May 2026
Decision level
Committee Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Hiltech Design

How this decision compares

Decided in 75 days from validation, 20 days slower than South Ayrshire's median of 55 for changes of use. Approved, as 98% of changes of use here are.

61%decided within 8 weeks
98%approved
7%go to committee

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by South Ayrshire in the last twelve months, from validation. South Ayrshire decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
100688139-004
Committee
13 May 2026
Env. assessment
No