Aboyne, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aboyne, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
About Aboyne
Aboyne is a picturesque village located on the edge of the Highlands in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, about 30 miles west of Aberdeen along the River Dee. The area boasts various recreational facilities, including a swimming pool at Aboyne Academy, all-weather tennis courts, and a bowling green, as well as the oldest 18-hole golf course on Royal Deeside. Additionally, Aboyne is in proximity to notable attractions like Aboyne Castle and the scenic Loch of Aboyne, making it a desirable location for planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- LSOA: Cromar and Kildrummy - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aboyne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aboyne.
- 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 Aboyne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Aboyne.
- - Newton Huntly Road Aboyne AB34 5HE
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Duncarling Huntly Place Aboyne AB34 5HD
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Birse Lodge House Charlestown Road Aboyne AB34 5EL
Felling of Willow Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Woodland Brae Old Tollhouse Road Aboyne Aberdeenshire AB34 5AF
Erection of Dwellinghouse, Sub Division of Feu and Erection of 1.8m High Timber Fence and Alterations to Boundary Wall (Part Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Huntly Arms Hotel Charlestown Road Aboyne Aberdeenshire AB34 5HS
Installation of Replacement Fire Escape Stairs, Alterations to First Floor Roof to form Flat Roof, Balustrade and Fire Escape Stairs, Installation of Kitchen Stair
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Huntly Arms Hotel Charlestown Road Aboyne Aberdeenshire AB34 5HS
Installation of Replacement Fire Escape Stairs, Alterations to First Floor Roof to form Flat Roof, Balustrade and Fire Escape Stairs, Installation of Kitchen Stairs and Internal Alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Acheron Gordon Crescent Aboyne AB34 5HJ
Erection of Fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - St Margarets Church Gordon Crescent Aboyne AB34 5HJ
Felling of Cypress Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Littlewood Ballater Road Aboyne Aberdeenshire AB34 5HY
Resurfacing and Extension Of Existing Driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Coulcarn St Eunans Road Aboyne Aberdeenshire AB34 5HH
Installation of Replacement Windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Madlabo 7 Bridgeview Place Aboyne AB34 5HG
Installation of Air Source Heat Pump
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Radcliffe Rhu-na-Haven Road Aboyne AB34 5JB
Tree Works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Spider On A Bicycle Unit 3 Station Buildings Station Square Aboyne Aberdeenshire AB34 5HX
Relocation of 2 Disabled Parking Spaces and Formation of Outdoor Seating Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - Arisaig St Eunans Road Aboyne AB34 5HH
Felling of 3 Scots Pine Trees, 1 Silver Birch, 1 Noble Fir, 1 Cherry and 1 Ash
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Clachan Yell Ballater Road Aboyne Aberdeenshire AB34 5HY
Pruning of Conifer Trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - Bridgend Bridgeview Road Aboyne Aberdeenshire AB34 5HB
Alterations to Office Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - Kirkrood Ballater Road Aboyne Aberdeenshire AB34 5HY
Openings Formed in Boundary Wall and Formation of Pillars
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - Victoria Cottage Bridgeview Road Aboyne AB34 5HB
Erection of Car Port
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Aboyne in Aberdeenshire
Aboyne is a picturesque village located on the edge of the Highlands in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, about 30 miles west of Aberdeen along the River Dee. The area boasts various recreational facilities, including a swimming pool at Aboyne Academy, all-weather tennis courts, and a bowling green, as well as the oldest 18-hole golf course on Royal Deeside. Additionally, Aboyne is in proximity to notable attractions like Aboyne Castle and the scenic Loch of Aboyne, making it a desirable location for planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Aboyne a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aboyne 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 Aboyne
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Aboyne. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Aboyne.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Aboyne were full planning applications (12), tree works (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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