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659 in the last 90 days152 in the last 3016 in the last 1491% approveddecisions typically take 65 days

Source: Highland Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 735 · received or decided in the last 90 days

The Highland Council Headquarters Glenurquhart Road Inverness IV3 5NX
Test Case for PD Process
ApprovedFull ApplicationReceived 22 Oct 2026Decided 22 Oct 202626/04654/FUL
Land 1.7KM NE Of Crask Inn Lairg
Peatland restoration - Class 20A
PendingPrior Approval RequiredReceived 20 Oct 202626/03776/PAR
Land 225M SE Of Thistlebank Achastle Lybster
26/03525/PNO - Erection of agricultural building, siting of polytunnel and storage container (Class 18)
PendingPrior Approval RequiredReceived 19 Oct 202626/03525/PAR
Land 3900M SW Of Glenloyne Bothy Cluanie Estate Glenmoriston
26/03379/PNO - Peatland restoration - Class 20A
PendingPrior Approval RequiredReceived 19 Oct 202626/03379/PAR
Land 520M East Of Ardgowan House Achandunie Ardross Alness
Formation of forestry track (Class 22)
PendingPrior Approval RequiredReceived 16 Oct 202626/04135/PAR

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Highland Council received?

Highland Council received 3,486 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.

How long does Highland Council take to decide applications?

Highland Council takes an average of 65 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 Highland Council?

Highland Council approves 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Highland Council?

Submit your representation to Highland 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 Highland Council planning portal.

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

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About Highland Council Planning Authority

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

Highland Council serves as the local authority for the Highland region, one of Scotland's 32 council areas. Its headquarters is situated in Inverness, making it a central hub for planning applications and local governance in this picturesque part of Scotland. The council is currently led by Raymond Bremner (SNP), who has held the position since 26 May 2022. Derek Brown serves as Chief Executive since 4 September 2023. The council comprises 74 councillors serving Full council elected every 5 years terms, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 1,129 towns and villages, including Alness, Armadale, Bunavullin, Cromarty, Dingwall and Dornoch. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Highland Council received 3,486 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (351), outline applications (343), listed building and heritage (57). 26 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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