Altass, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Altass, Highland.

Highland · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Altass are administered by Highland Council. View the full Highland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Altass

Altass is a village located in the Parish of Creich, near Lairg in Sutherland, within the Highland council area of Scotland. This small community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, benefiting from its picturesque Scottish landscape and proximity to local amenities.

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Altass.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Altass based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Altass.

1. - Plot 2 Altass IV27 4EU
   Erection of house
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-03-17
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2. - Plot 3 Altass IV27 4EU
   Erection of house
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Altass in Highland

Altass is a village located in the Parish of Creich, near Lairg in Sutherland, within the Highland council area of Scotland. This small community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, benefiting from its picturesque Scottish landscape and proximity to local amenities.

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

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

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