Angus Council Planning Applications

Search and explore Angus Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Angus Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Scotland

About Angus Council

Angus Council serves as the local authority for Angus, one of Scotland's 32 council areas, with its headquarters located in Forfar. Since 2017, the council has experienced no overall control, and as of April 2025, it is managed by a minority administration made up of Conservatives, Labour, and several independent councillors. This dynamic governance structure may influence planning applications and local development initiatives in the area.

Governance

Leader: George Meechan (Independent), since 22 April 2025

Chief Executive: Kathryn Lindsay, since 1 January 2024

Seats: 28 councillors (term: Full council elected every 5 years)

Founded: 2017

Last election: 5 May 2022

Political composition: Conservative (8), Labour (1), Independent (4), SNP (11), Independent (4)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Angus Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Angus Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Angus Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

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Area Information

Admin district: Angus
Parliamentary constituency: Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
LSOA: Arbroath Landward - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Angus Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Angus Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Angus Council

243 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Angus Council area.

A brief summary of Angus Council

There were no crimes reported in the Angus Council area during the most recent reporting period.

The council area encompasses 243 towns and villages, including Arbroath, Barry, Brechin, Carnoustie, Forfar and Kirriemuir. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Angus Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Angus Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Angus Council area. Unlike the official Angus Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Angus Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Angus Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 275 planning applications Angus Council received. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Angus Council.

The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types in Angus Council were full planning applications (174), outline applications (43), listed building and heritage (23). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 14 medium-scale applications, 258 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 52 applications
Refused: 5 applications
Withdrawn: 11 applications
Awaiting decision: 207 applications

Related Planning Guides

What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.