Achterneed, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Achterneed, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Achterneed are administered by Highland Council. View the full Highland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Achterneed
Achterneed, alternatively spelled Auchterneed, is a village located in the Highland region of Scotland, situated just two miles northeast of Strathpeffer and in proximity to Castle Leod, the historic seat of the Earl of Cromartie. This charming village offers a unique blend of rural character and historical significance, making it an interesting area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- LSOA: Ross and Cromarty Central - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Achterneed.
- 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 Achterneed based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Achterneed.
- 24/00009/FUL - Ardbrae Heights Of Achterneed Strathpeffer IV14 9AE
Change of use to childcare facility
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-01-03
View full details - - River Peffery Dingwall
Request for EIA scoping opinion - River Peffery flood protection scheme
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2020-01-08
View full details - - River Peffery Dingwall
Request for EIA screening opinion - River Peffery flood protection scheme
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2020-01-08
View full details - - Castle Leod Strathpeffer IV14 9AA
Alterations to estate office roof, re-covering in lead.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Highland | Date: 2018-10-08
View full details - - Ravensview Heights Of Achterneed Achterneed Strathpeffer IV14 9AE
Erection of garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-03-31
View full details - - Land 90m North East Of Station Cottage Heights Of Achterneed Achterneed Strathpeffer
Erection of house (Outline) (Resubmission)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2008-09-08
View full details - - Land To South Of Newholme Achterneed Strathpeffer Highland
Demolition of buildings and erection of two semi-detached houses (Detail)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2007-11-05
View full details - - Grianan Achterneed Strathpeffer IV14 9AA
Erection of house (amended design) (Detail)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2006-11-06
View full details - - Grianan Achterneed Strathpeffer IV14 9AA
Erection of House (Detail)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2006-02-23
View full details - - Ravensmill Strathpeffer Ross-Shire IV14 9AE
Erection of Extension to House
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2006-01-24
View full details - - Claddagh Strathpeffer Ross-Shire IV14 9AA
Erection of Extension to House
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2006-01-04
View full details - - Ensay Achterneed Strathpeffer Ross-Shire IV14 9AA
Extention to House
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2005-03-17
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A brief summary of Achterneed in Highland
Achterneed, alternatively spelled Auchterneed, is a village located in the Highland region of Scotland, situated just two miles northeast of Strathpeffer and in proximity to Castle Leod, the historic seat of the Earl of Cromartie. This charming village offers a unique blend of rural character and historical significance, making it an interesting area for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Achterneed a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Achterneed 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 Achterneed
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Achterneed.
The most common application types near Achterneed were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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