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61 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Aberdeen · updated daily · Aberdeen City Council

Planning in Aberdeen

Approved
91%
211 of 227 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Aberdeen in the last 24 months, from Aberdeen City Council's planning register.

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Around Aberdeen

Postcode districts

AB25 109 applications in the last 12 monthsAB15 300 applications in the last 12 monthsAB10 213 applications in the last 12 monthsAB16 22 applications in the last 12 monthsAB24 97 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Aberdeen City Council

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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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Aberdeen a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Aberdeen, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 356 planning applications were submitted near Aberdeen. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (108), tree works (58), listed building and heritage (46).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Aberdeen?
In the last 24 months, 356 planning applications were submitted near Aberdeen. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Aberdeen?
The average planning decision time near Aberdeen is 50 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Aberdeen?
The planning approval rate near Aberdeen is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Aberdeen?
The most common type of planning application near Aberdeen is full planning applications, with 108 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Aberdeen?
You can search and track planning applications near Aberdeen on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.