Achfrish, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Achfrish, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
About Achfrish
Achfrish is a picturesque hamlet located on the northern shore of Loch Shin in Highland, Scotland. Nestled within the wider community of Shinness, which includes Tirryside, Achnairn, Colabul, Blairbuie, and West Shinness, Achfrish offers stunning views of Ben More Assynt to the west and Ben Klibreck to the north. Its scenic landscape makes it an interesting area for planning applications, particularly for those considering developments that complement the natural beauty of the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- LSOA: Sutherland North and West - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Achfrish.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Achfrish.
- 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 Achfrish based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Achfrish.
- - Forge Cottage Achfrish Lairg IV27 4DN
Proposed Garden room and covered area
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-07-07
View full details - - Forge Cottage Achfrish Lairg IV27 4DN
Siting of horse box for catering and off sales
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-06-08
View full details - - 19 Achfrish Lairg IV27 4DN
Siting of portable building for indoor rural skills development training
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2021-01-09
View full details - - Land 65M SE Of 19 Achfrish Lairg
Erection of house and formation of access
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2019-01-14
View full details - - 19 Achfrish Lairg IV27 4DN
Erect an extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2014-08-06
View full details - - Forge Cottage Achfrish Lairg IV27 4DN
Installation of 10 wigwam pods & formation of access for holiday accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2013-07-30
View full details - - 24 Achfrish Lairg IV27 4DN
Erection of general purpose agricultural building (Amended proposal to permission Ref: 08/00114/FULSU)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2008-10-24
View full details - - Land 17M North West Of 19 Achfrish Lairg
Erection of Blacksmtih's/Farrier's Forge
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2008-09-19
View full details - - 24 Achfrish Lairg Highland IV274DN
Erection of agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2008-04-14
View full details - - Forge Cottage Achfrish Lairg IV27 4DN
Erection of dwelling house. Installation of mini sewage treatment plant and mounded infiltration system. Improvement / upgrade of existing access
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2006-05-23
View full details - - Land 100m South East Of 19 Achfrish Lairg Highland
Erection of agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2006-05-09
View full details - - House Plot 120m South Of 19 Achfrish Lairg Highland
Erection of dwelling house. Installation of mini sewage treatment plant and mounded infiltration system
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2005-05-11
View full details - - 19 Achfrish Lairg Sutherland IV27 4DN
Formation of hard topped yard for livestock handling, storage of winter feed and farm machinery
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2003-03-11
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A brief summary of Achfrish in Highland
Achfrish is a picturesque hamlet located on the northern shore of Loch Shin in Highland, Scotland. Nestled within the wider community of Shinness, which includes Tirryside, Achnairn, Colabul, Blairbuie, and West Shinness, Achfrish offers stunning views of Ben More Assynt to the west and Ben Klibreck to the north. Its scenic landscape makes it an interesting area for planning applications, particularly for those considering developments that complement the natural beauty of the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Achfrish a particularly low-crime area.
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