Knockeffrick Whauphill Newton Stewart DG8 8AL Data via plota.co.uk

26/1729/FUL - Full Application Assessment Stage

Proposal

Erection of egg production unit (32,000 birds) and 4 feed silos, formation of hardstanding, parking and turning areas and associated works Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
5 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 30 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 31 Oct 2026 and 9 Nov 2026, from Dumfries's recent agricultural works.

Comments are open until 30 Oct 2026

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Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Dumfries
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
DG8 8AL
Received
5 Oct 2026
Validated
5 Oct 2026
Ward
Mid Galloway And Wigtown West
Parish
Royal Burgh Of Wigtown And District Comm
Case officer
Show
Applicant
Show
Agent
Harrison Pick Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 4 of the 56-day target. Dumfries usually decides agricultural works by day 26.

Day 452 days to the 56-day target
77%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
136decided in the last year

Plota live figures for agricultural works decided by Dumfries in the last twelve months, from validation. Dumfries decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

2 neighbours consulted · Last counted 6 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
100767986-001
Comments by
30 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No