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301 in the last 90 days70 in the last 3029 in the last 1490% approveddecisions typically take 55 days

Source: Aberdeen City Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 377 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Roof Of Student Roost Mealmarket Exchange Mealmarket Street Aberdeen AB24 5SW
Proposed installation of 230 solar PV panels to roof
PendingCert. of Lawfulness (Proposed)Received 22 Oct 2026261205/CLP
Roof Of Student Roost Pittodrie Street Aberdeen AB24 5QU
Proposed Installation of 310 solar PV panels to roof
PendingCert. of Lawfulness (Proposed)Received 21 Oct 2026261186/CLP
31 Fairview Road Aberdeen AB22 8ZG
Erection of timber fence (retrospective)
PendingDetailed Planning PermissionReceived 21 Oct 2026261194/DPP
24 Oldfold Crescent Aberdeen AB13 0JY
Erection of single storey extension and installation of flue and rooflights to rear
PendingDetailed Planning PermissionReceived 20 Oct 2026261184/DPP
22 Derbeth Grange Aberdeen AB15 8TW
Erection of single storey extension to rear
PendingDetailed Planning PermissionReceived 20 Oct 2026261183/DPP

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Aberdeen City Council received?

Aberdeen City Council received 1,747 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.

How long does Aberdeen City Council take to decide applications?

Aberdeen City Council takes an average of 55 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Aberdeen City Council?

Aberdeen City Council approves 90% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Aberdeen City Council?

Submit your representation to Aberdeen City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Aberdeen City Council planning portal.

Planning data sourced from Aberdeen City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Rear extensions Loft conversions Householder applications Tree works & TPO Listed building consent Change of use Annexes & granny flats Solar panels Barn conversions Basement extensions

About Aberdeen City Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Aberdeen City Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Aberdeen City Council serves as the local authority for Aberdeen City, one of Scotland's 32 council areas, established in its current form in 1996. The city has a rich governance history, transitioning from a corporation since the twelfth century to the City of Aberdeen District Council from 1975 to 1996. This council plays a vital role in managing planning applications and urban development within the area. Angela Scott serves as Chief Executive since July 2014. The council comprises 45 councillors, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 64 towns and villages, including Aberdeen and Dyce. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Aberdeen City Council received 1,747 planning applications. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (710), tree works (169), listed building and heritage (133). 20 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Aberdeen City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Aberdeen City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.