How long do planning decisions take near Alness?

The average planning decision time near Alness is 63 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 Alness?

The planning approval rate near Alness is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Alness?

The most common type of planning application near Alness is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Alness?

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Alness, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Alness, Highland.

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About Alness

Alness is a town and civil parish located in Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, situated at the mouth of the River Averon near the Cromarty Firth. It is positioned three miles east of Invergordon and four miles southwest of Evanton, with a parish population of 5,310, and a census locality population of 5,186, which includes parts of the Rosskeen parish. This area presents various planning application opportunities due to its growing community and strategic location.

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
LSOA: Alness - 07

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Alness.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alness.

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 Alness based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Alness.

- 7 Perrins Road Alness IV17 0PZ
Erection of first floor extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-03-11
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A brief summary of Alness in Highland

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alness a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Alness

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Alness. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Alness may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Alness slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Alness were full planning applications (2). 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, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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