Aberdeen, Aberdeen City Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aberdeen, Aberdeen City.
Aberdeen City · Scotland · City
Planning applications in Aberdeen are administered by Aberdeen City Council. View the full Aberdeen City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber Central - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
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
90 planning applications found near Aberdeen.
- 260686/DPP · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - 37 Belvidere Street Aberdeen AB25 2QS
Formation of windows/ roof windows openings to rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeen City | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 37 Belvidere Street Aberdeen AB25 2QS
Formation of windows/ roof windows openings to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 16 Wallfield Crescent Aberdeen AB25 2JT
Replacement of an existing PVCu fixed over tilt and turn windows to PVCu fixed over tilt and turn windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 81 Argyll Place Aberdeen AB25 2HU
Installation of replacement windows and internal alterations including removal of partitions and doors, blocking up and formation of new door opening and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 260697/PNW · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 16 Wallfield Crescent Aberdeen AB25 2JT
Replacement of an existing PVCu fixed over tilt and turn windows to PVCu fixed over tilt and turn windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeen City | Date: 2026-06-17 - 260657/DPP · Validated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 - 31 Belvidere Street Aberdeen AB25 2QS
Formation of door from an existing window opening; installation of replacement rooflight; enlargement of an existing window openings with associated rendering to rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeen City | Date: 2026-06-11 - - 31 Belvidere Street Aberdeen AB25 2QS
Formation of door from an existing window opening; installation of replacement rooflight; enlargement of an existing window openings with associated rendering to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 8 Hamilton Place Aberdeen AB15 4BH
Demolition of existing detached ancillary shed and extension of patio and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 8 Hamilton Place Aberdeen AB15 4BH
Internal alterations to include removal of partition wall, installation of beam, removal of door and infill opening, formation of partition, alterations to ceiling, demolition of existing detached anc
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - 260630/DPP · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - 33 Hosefield Avenue Aberdeen AB15 5NN
Change of use from flat to HMO (House in Multiple Occupation)
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeen City | Date: 2026-06-04 - - 33 Hosefield Avenue Aberdeen AB15 5NN
Change of use from flat to HMO (House in Multiple Occupation)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Flat E 79 Whitehall Place Aberdeen AB25 2PD
Change of use of flat to short-term let accommodation with maximum occupancy of 4 people
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-05-25
View full details - 260558/DPP · Validated: Mon 25 May 2026 - Flat E 79 Whitehall Place Aberdeen AB25 2PD
Change of use of flat to short-term let accommodation with maximum occupancy of 4 people
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeen City | Date: 2026-05-25 - 260540/DPP · Validated: Wed 13 May 2026 - 17 Craigie Park Aberdeen AB25 2SE
Erection of shed to rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeen City | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 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 - 260533/TCA · Validated: Mon 11 May 2026 - Flat C 25 Wallfield Crescent Aberdeen AB25 2LD
Works to 2no.Protected Trees T1-T2 Sycamore - Removal
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeen City | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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
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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, 260 planning applications were submitted near Aberdeen. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Aberdeen.
The average decision time of 46 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 (94), tree works (50), listed building and heritage (46). Full planning applications account for 36% 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, 113 medium-scale applications, 110 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 103 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 147 applications
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