Change of use applications in Dumfries

There were 121 change of use applications in Dumfries in the last 12 months. Of the 81 decided so far, 70 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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9 Sept 2026 Pending 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 Pending 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 Pending 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 Assessment Stage 26/1516/FUL

Post Office Thorn Street Lochans DG9 9AU

Alterations and change of use of former Post Office (class 1a) to community 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 Pending 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 Pending 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 Assessment Stage 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 Assessment Stage 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 Assessment Stage 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 Decided 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 Decided 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 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 Assessment Stage 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
28 Jul 2026 Pending 26/1270/FUL

Land Adjacent To New Galloway Road Holmpark Industrial Estate Minnigaff Newton Stewart

Change of use and alterations to store/workshop to form cycling facility including repair shop, storage and cafe, installation of roof mounted solar p...

Full Application Dumfries
27 Jul 2026 Approved 26/1284/FUL

Kirklauchline Steading Stoneykirk Stranraer DG9 9ED

Alterations, extensions and change of use of agricultural building to form dwellinghouse (class 9), installation of septic tank and soakaway, alterati...

Full Application Dumfries
23 Jul 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1264/FUL

63 King Street Castle Douglas DG7 1AG

Change of use of first and second floor offices (class 1a) to flatted dwelling (sui generis), formation of door opening, balcony and external staircas...

Full Application Dumfries
22 Jul 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1173/FUL

Murtholm Farm Langholm DG13 0LH

Change of use, alterations and extension to agricultural building to form domestic residential annexe and installation of air source heat pump

Full Application Dumfries
20 Jul 2026 Assessment Stage 26/1088/FUL

Land Adjacent To 300 Annan Road Dumfries DG1 3JE

Change of use of agricultural land to equestrian, formation of hardstanding and erection of domestic stables - partially retrospective

Full Application Dumfries
15 Jul 2026 Refused 26/1093/FUL

Sales Office Meadowfoot Road Ecclefechan DG11 3EN

Change of use of former Sales Office to form dwellinghouse (class 9) for a temporary period of 60 months - retrospective

Full Application Dumfries
8 Jul 2026 Assessment Stage 26/0933/FUL

2 - 4 Bank Street Annan DG12 6AA

Change of use of former police station to 20 holiday letting units with laundry, cafe (class 3) and shop (class 1a)

Full Application Dumfries
6 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/1177/FUL

11 Grummel Court Lochmaben DG11 1QR

Alterations and amalgamation of 1no. Dwellinghouse (class 9) and 1no. Flatted dwelling (sui generis) into 1 no. dwellinghouse (class 9)

Full Application Dumfries
1 Jul 2026 Approved 26/1046/FUL

Land Adjacent To Kirklauchline Farm Stoneykirk Stranraer DG9 9EE

Change of use land, siting of 7 glamping pods, formation of car parking and associated works

Full Application Dumfries
26 Jun 2026 Assessment Stage 26/0935/LBC

2 - 4 Bank Street Annan DG12 6AA

Internal alterations to form 20 holiday letting units with laundry, cafe and shop

Listed Building Consent Dumfries
24 Jun 2026 Approved 26/1098/FUL

Bonerick Steading Shawhead Dumfries DG2 9SE

Alterations and change of use of Steading buildings to form detached domestic annexe and detached store/plant room and installation of roof mounted so...

Full Application Dumfries
23 Jun 2026 Approved 26/1102/FUL

Forteviot Hall 4 High Street Garlieston DG8 8BJ

Change of use of Hall to form dwellinghouse (class 9) and alterations including installation of replacement roof covering, formation of raised decking...

Full Application Dumfries
15 Jun 2026 Assessment Stage 26/0995/FUL

Burnfoot Sawmill, Workshop, Stables & Cottages Springkell Eaglesfield Lockerbie DG11 3AB

Alterations including re-slating and alterations to roof, installation of flue, rooflights and roof mouted solar panels and change of use of Sawmill b...

Full Application 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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