Aberdeen, Aberdeen City Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aberdeen, Aberdeen City.
Aberdeen City · Scotland · City
About Aberdeen
Aberdeen, located in North East Scotland, is the third most populous city in the country, with a population of 198,590 in its main urban area as of 2020. Once part of Aberdeenshire, it is now governed by its own local authority, Aberdeen City Council. The city boasts a long sandy coastline and an oceanic climate characterized by cool summers and mild, rainy winters, making it a unique location for various planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeen City
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen South
- LSOA: Hazlehead - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aberdeen.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aberdeen.
- 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 Aberdeen based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
75 planning applications found near Aberdeen.
- - Flat C 25 Wallfield Crescent Aberdeen AB25 2LD
Works to 2no.Protected Trees T1-T2 Sycamore - Removal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 8 Hamilton Place Aberdeen AB15 4BH
Works to 1no. Protected Tree - T1 - Cherry; Pruning
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 120 Hamilton Place Aberdeen AB15 5BB
Works to 1no. Protected Tree - T1 - Eucalyptus: Removal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 87 Osborne Place Aberdeen AB25 2DD
Erection of single storey extension to rear and replacement garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 1 Craigie Park Place Aberdeen AB25 2SF
Erection of carport to side, window alterations to form bi-fold doors, installation of rooflight, steps and handrail and formation of terrace to rear and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 116 Hamilton Place Aberdeen AB15 5BB
Works to 2no. Protected Trees as per schdule of works
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 34 Belvidere Crescent Aberdeen AB25 2NH
Works to 1no. Protected Tree as per schedule of works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 34 Belvidere Street Aberdeen AB25 2QS
Works to 4no. Protected Trees as per schedule of works
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 30 Craigie Park Aberdeen AB25 2SE
Installation of rooflights to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 82 Beechgrove Terrace Aberdeen AB15 5EY
Installation of rooflight to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 2 Bonnymuir Apartments 108 Bonnymuir Place Aberdeen AB15 5NP
Change of use of flat to short-term let accommodation with maximum occupancy of 4 people
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 82 Beechgrove Terrace Aberdeen AB15 5EY
Installation of rooflight to rear, alterations to internal partitions and installation of door to form en-suite and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 1 Bonnymuir Apartments 108 Bonnymuir Place Aberdeen AB15 5NP
Change of use of flat to short-term let accommodation with maximum occupancy of 5 people
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Coachhouse 8 Carden Place Aberdeen AB10 1UR
Subdivision of residential curtilage and conversion of domestic garage to class 4 (business) with single storey extension to rear, installation of rooflights, alterations to boundary wall and installa
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Ground Floor Flat 42A Belgrave Terrace Aberdeen AB25 2NS
Installation of replacement windows to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 38 Belvidere Crescent Aberdeen AB25 2NH
Works to 1no. Protected Tree as per schedule of works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 34 Belvidere Crescent Aberdeen AB25 2NH
Replacement of brown PVCu tilt and turn windows with one-over-one white PVCu sliding sash and case windows, with fenestration pattern to match existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 68 Fountainhall Road Aberdeen AB15 4EH
Erection of single storey extension with flue, formation of patio with external steps and balustrade to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 38 Albert Street Aberdeen AB25 1XR
Installation of rooflights to front and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 8 Hamilton Place Aberdeen AB15 4BH
Works to 1no. Protected Trees: T1 - unknown - trim back branches overhanging - safety concerns
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-02-24
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A brief summary of Aberdeen in Aberdeen City
Aberdeen, located in North East Scotland, is the third most populous city in the country, with a population of 198,590 in its main urban area as of 2020. Once part of Aberdeenshire, it is now governed by its own local authority, Aberdeen City Council. The city boasts a long sandy coastline and an oceanic climate characterized by cool summers and mild, rainy winters, making it a unique location for various planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Aberdeen a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aberdeen planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Aberdeen
In the last 24 months, 204 planning applications were submitted near Aberdeen. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Aberdeen.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Aberdeen were full planning applications (87), tree works (42), listed building and heritage (39). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 99 medium-scale applications, 96 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 103 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 92 applications
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