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Planning in Alness

Approved
100%
10 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Alness in the last 24 months, from Highland Council's planning register.

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Around Alness

Postcode districts

IV17 18 applications in the last 12 monthsIV18 14 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Highland Council

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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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Alness a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alness 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Alness, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Alness. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), outline applications (4), advertising consent (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Alness?
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Alness. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Alness?
The average planning decision time near Alness is 70 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 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 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Alness?
You can search and track planning applications near Alness on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.