Change of use applications in Dumfries

There were 142 change of use applications in Dumfries in the last 12 months. Of the 104 decided so far, 90 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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Yesterday Assessment Stage 26/1807/FUL

Greenview Evangelical Church Wallace Street Creetown DG8 7JP

Change of use of church hall to form dwellinghouse, erection of covered log store and bbq area, raised fish pond, raised decked area and timber fencin...

Full Application Dumfries
23 Oct 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1904/FUL

Glentrool Campsite Bargrennan Newton Stewart DG8 6RN

Change of use of agricultural land to form an extension to existing caravan site, installation of sewage treatment plant, formation of an additional 1...

Full Application Dumfries
19 Oct 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1863/CAR

Burnside Farm Parkgate Dumfries DG1 3LU

Application to operate a certified site for 5 pitch caravan stopover

Caravan Site Proposals Dumfries
15 Oct 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1833/FUL

111 High Street Annan DG12 6AB

Sub-division and change of use of first and second floor bank offices to form 3no. Flatted dwellings

Full Application Dumfries
14 Oct 2026 Withdrawn 21 Oct 26/1534/FUL

Land At Grahamsfield Ecclefechan DG11 3EE

Use of land for the siting of 2no. Static caravans and installation of septic tank and soakaway (retrospective)

Full Application Dumfries
13 Oct 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1767/LBC

Mill Mill Street Drummore DG9 9PS

Alterations to bring about change of use of former mill to form 6 flatted dwellings, communal day room, laundry and office and 1 dwellinghouse (class ...

Listed Building Consent Dumfries
12 Oct 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1805/FUL

The Smithy High Street New Galloway DG7 3RN

Change of use and alterations to tea room (class 3) to form extension to dwellinghouse (class 9)

Full Application Dumfries
12 Oct 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1749/FUL

Todshawhill Twiglees Boreland DG11 2LU

Erection of holiday cabin, installation of septic tank and soakaway, formation of access, parking and associated works

Full Application Dumfries
12 Oct 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1680/FUL

2 Newton Cottage Gatelawbridge Thornhill DG3 5EA

Change of use of residential annexe to short term holiday let accommodation

Full Application Dumfries
5 Oct 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1720/FUL

Kinnelhook Lockerbie DG11 1TD

Change of use of holiday letting accommodation to dwellinghouse (class 9) and erection of stable block

Full Application Dumfries
30 Sept 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1702/FUL

Craigencallie House New Galloway Castle Douglas DG7 3SH

Erection of detached garage / holiday let accommodation

Full Application Dumfries
23 Sept 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1033/FUL

Eclipse Dalton Lockerbie DG11 1DU

Change of use and alterations to distillery to form dwellinghouse (class 9), change of use and alterations to former dwellinghouse to form store, chan...

Full Application Dumfries
22 Sept 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1655/FUL

Grahamsfield Ecclefechan Lockerbie DG11 3EE

Alterations and change of use of agricultural building to form vehicle repair premises and mot testing station (class 5)

Full Application Dumfries
21 Sept 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1643/FUL

Carsluith Castle Shop Carsluith DG8 7DY

Partial change of use of agricultural land to form extension to existing car park, installation of 2 electric vehicle chargers and associated equipmen...

Full Application Dumfries
15 Sept 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1626/FUL

44 - 50 High Street Sanquhar DG4 6BL

Change of use of retail premises (class 1a) to gym (class 11)

Full Application Dumfries
15 Sept 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1627/FUL

Unit 1, Commerce Road Stranraer DG9 7DD

Continued use of general industrial building (class 5) as retail unit (class 1a)

Full Application Dumfries
9 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/1593/LBC

130-132 High Street Dumfries DG1 2BG

Internal and external alterations to bring about change of use of former bank (class 1a) to retail unit (class 1a) and 7 flatted dwellings (sui generi...

Listed Building Consent Dumfries
7 Sept 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1399/FUL

47 - 49 High Street Lockerbie DG11 2JH

Change of use and alterations to bank to form scout hall

Full Application Dumfries
7 Sept 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1492/FUL

1 High Street Lockerbie DG11 2AF

Alterations and change of use of derelict workshop/cottages to form 2 dwellinghouses (amended design to that previously approved under 24/2429/FUL)

Full Application Dumfries
4 Sept 2026 Approved 7 Oct 26/1516/FUL

Post Office Thorn Street Lochans DG9 9AU

Alterations and change of use of former Post Office (class 1a) to mixed use facilities (sui generis) including erection of storage building for logs, ...

Full Application Dumfries
3 Sept 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1546/FUL

Argrennan Cottages Tongland Kirkcudbright DG7 1TY

Alterations and change of use of former dwellinghouse, store and agricultural building to form dwellinghouse (class 9) with 2no. Self contained bedroo...

Full Application Dumfries
1 Sept 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1513/FUL

Bengairn 38 Main Street New Abbey DG2 8BY

Change of use of agricultural land for the siting of a polytunnel for domestic use

Full Application Dumfries
31 Aug 2026 Approved 15 Oct 26/1502/FUL

88 - 90 Friars Vennel Dumfries DG1 2RE

Alterations and change of use of first floor retail/storage area to form flatted dwelling

Full Application Dumfries
26 Aug 2026 Approved 26 Oct 26/1314/LBC

78 High Street Lockerbie DG11 2EU

Internal alterations to facilitate change use of offices to dental surgery (class 1a)

Listed Building Consent Dumfries
25 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 10 Sep 26/1480/FUL

58 - 60 High Street Dumfries DG1 2JA

Change of use of first floor and second floor retail storage (class 1a) to form 3 no. flatted dwellings (sui generis) and alterations including format...

Full Application Dumfries
25 Aug 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1381/FUL

Block 3 Former Garage Site Land To Rear Of Brooms Road Dumfries

Change of use of domestic garages to car washing and valeting and tinting and wrapping businesses (sui generis) and installation of underground water ...

Full Application Dumfries
24 Aug 2026 Approved 19 Oct 26/1435/FUL

The Smithy Bankshill Lockerbie

Alterations and erection of extension to abandoned building to bring back into use as a Smithy for recreational use only and temporary siting of a sta...

Full Application Dumfries
6 Aug 2026 Approved 7 Sep 26/1373/DPC

Low Auldgirth Steading Dumfries DG2 0XJ

Prior notification for farm related building works (flexible commercial) - conversion of agricultural building to farm shop (class 18c)

Prior Notification Commerical Dumfries
5 Aug 2026 Approved 7 Sep 26/1367/DPD

Stockholm Farm Beattock Moffat DG10 9PT

Prior notification for farm related building works (residential) - conversion of agricultural building/s to 3 dwellinghouses (class 18b)

Prior Notification Dwelling Dumfries
4 Aug 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1308/S42

Rear Of 48-50 Whitesands Dumfries DG1 2RS

Change of use of second floor of storage building (class 6) to gym (class 11), formation of door opening at second floor level of building and install...

Section 42 Dumfries
3 Aug 2026 Approved 3 Sep 26/1326/FUL

Kirkmabreck Creetown Newton Stewart DG8 7DL

Siting of shepherds hut for use as short term holiday letting accommodation with associated parking and installation of septic tank

Full Application Dumfries
31 Jul 2026 Refused 14 Oct 26/1304/S42

Ropeworks Garlieston Newton Stewart DG8 8BU

Change of use of agricultural land to form extension to existing domestic garden ground, erection of detached domestic annexe and car port, re-locatio...

Section 42 Dumfries
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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