Altens, Aberdeen City Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Altens, Aberdeen City.
Aberdeen City · Scotland · settlement
About Altens
Altens is a district located in Aberdeen, on Scotland's north-east coast. Known for its blend of residential and commercial spaces, the area offers potential for various planning applications, making it a key focus for development in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeen City
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen South
- LSOA: Kincorth, Leggart and Nigg South - 07
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Altens.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Altens.
- 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 Altens based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
74 planning applications found near Altens.
- - Block 1 Unit 3 Souter Head Industrial Units Souter Head Road Aberdeen AB12 3LF
Change of use of existing industrial unit to a personal training facility (gymnasium - class 11 - assembly and leisure) use
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Swire House Souter Head Road Aberdeen AB12 3LF
Erection of temporary timber hoarding to boundary
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Energy Works Hareness Road Aberdeen AB12 3LE
Installation of 2 illuminated totem signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Man Erf Truck Centre Minto Road Aberdeen AB12 3LU
Partial demolition of existing unit and erection of maintenance facility for large commercial vehicles (Use Class 5/6) with ancillary office, administrative space and external service yard, including
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Unit 1 Minto Drive Aberdeen AB12 3LW
Change of use from storage and distribution (Class 6 use) to general industrial (Class 5 use)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Unit 1 Souter Head Road Aberdeen
Erection of 1 non-illuminated fascia sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Northwards Ltd Blackness Road Aberdeen AB12 3LH
Prior Notification (Demolition) of complete demolition of office building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Former Wiseman Dairies Ltd Minto Avenue Aberdeen AB12 3JZ
Installation of 1 non-illuminated fascia sign; 1 illuminated logo sign and 1 non-illuminated box sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - North East Scotland College Altens Campus Hareness Road Aberdeen AB12 3LE
Blocking up an existing windows and formation of windows and doors openings to north elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Unit 1 Minto Drive Altens Industrial Estate Aberdeen AB123LW
Use of external yard for the separation of gully waste, and use of the site's metered manhole for disposal of septic waste
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - William Wilson Ltd Hareness Road Aberdeen AB12 3QA
Installation of 4 non-illuminated fascia signs and 2 non-illuminated post signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2024-10-17
View full details - - 9 Burnbanks Village Aberdeen AB12 3WN
Installation of replacement door and windows to existing porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Weatherford Centre Building 2 Souter Head Road Aberdeen AB12 3LF
Installation of roller shutter door, external extraction units and gas storage; alterations to an outbuilding including installation of cladding and exit door with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Unit 3 And 4 Hareness Road Industrial Units Hareness Road Aberdeen AB12 3LE
Removal of roller shutter door, infill cladding and installation of windows with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Former Wiseman Dairies Ltd Minto Avenue Aberdeen AB12 3JZ
Change of use from class 6 (distribution centre) to class 10 (educational facilities) and external alterations including re-cladding; infill of an existing canopy with curtain walling; replacement of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2023-09-13
View full details - - Unit 7-9 Hareness Park Hareness Circle Aberdeen AB12 3LY
Installation of replacement cladding, windows and doors; formation of vehicle access to front; and installation of ramp access to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2022-11-04
View full details - - Unit 12 Hareness Park Hareness Circle Altens Industrial Estate ABERDEEN AB12 3QY
Installation of 1 non-illuminated box sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2022-10-18
View full details - - North East Scotland College Hareness Road Aberdeen AB12 3LE
Installation of PV panels on roof top with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2022-03-04
View full details - - North East Scotland College Hareness Road Aberdeen AB12 3LE
Installation of PV panels on roof top with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2022-01-27
View full details - - Unit 5 Minto Avenue Altens Industrial Estate Aberdeen AB12 3JZ
Erection of extension to form cold store/dispatch area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2021-06-11
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A brief summary of Altens in Aberdeen City
Altens is a district located in Aberdeen, on Scotland's north-east coast. Known for its blend of residential and commercial spaces, the area offers potential for various planning applications, making it a key focus for development in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Altens a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Altens 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 Altens
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Altens. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Altens.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Altens were full planning applications (8), advertising consent (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 13 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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