Arabella, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Arabella, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
About Arabella
Arabella is a picturesque village nestled in the Scottish Highlands, known for its stunning natural landscapes and close-knit community. This tranquil location offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities and is an appealing area for potential planning applications, given its unique charm and growing interest in sustainable development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- LSOA: Seaboard - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Arabella.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Arabella.
- 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 Arabella based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near Arabella.
- - Land 30M NW Of Rowantree Arabella
Erect house and garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - Beechwood Lodge Arabella Tain IV19 1QL
Erection of extension to flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2021-03-30
View full details - - Land 40M East Of Sunorra Alexander Park Arabella
Erection of 2 no. semi-detached house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2020-12-07
View full details - - Land 30M SE Of 7 Arabella
Erection of house, amended design of 20/01428/FUL (Retrosepctive)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2020-10-20
View full details - - Land 30M SE Of 7 Arabella
Erection of house and formation of access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2020-04-01
View full details - - Plots 1 To 4 Greenlands Farm Arabella
Erection of 2 no semi-detached houses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2019-07-10
View full details - - Havilah Alexander Park Arabella Tain IV19 1QG
Erection of house and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2018-09-29
View full details - - Land 40M NW Of Tanglefree Cottage 6 Arabella
Erection of house and temporary siting of residential caravan
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-12-06
View full details - - Land 40M SE Of 8 Arabella
Erection of house and garage, formation of access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-05-22
View full details - - 4 Arabella Tain IV19 1QL
Erection of 2 no. houses, formation of vehicular access, installation of treatment plants with discharge to canal (resubmission of 15/03951/PIP)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2016-03-07
View full details - - 4 Arabella Tain IV19 1QL
Proposed formation of two house sites (resubmission of 14/03273/PIP)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2015-10-19
View full details - - Land 40M NW Of Tanglefree Cottage 6 Arabella
New Dwelling House
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2015-04-20
View full details - - 4 Arabella Tain IV19 1QL
Erection of two houses
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2014-08-26
View full details - - Beechwood 3 Arabella Tain IV19 1QL
Erect new garage. Relocate Oil Tank. Demolish existing shed. Site residential caravan on shed slab for duration of the house works. Demolish single storey kitchen extension. Replace with 1.5 storey ex
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2013-06-10
View full details - - Land To South And East Of Sunorra 17 Arabella
Erection of two houses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2011-11-02
View full details - - Plot 1 Alexander Park Arabella
Erection of Farmhouse and Workshop
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2011-11-01
View full details - - Plot 4 Alexander Park Arabella
Erection of house with integral garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2010-09-29
View full details - - Plots 5 And 6 Greenlands Farm Arabella
Erection 2 no semi-detached houses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2010-08-16
View full details - - 8 Arabella Tain IV19 1QL
Formation of new agricultural access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2010-07-14
View full details - - Land 325m SW Of Arabella Car Park Arabella
Erection of potato storage building and weighbridge. Formation of access road and concrete aprons.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2010-05-26
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A brief summary of Arabella in Highland
Arabella is a picturesque village nestled in the Scottish Highlands, known for its stunning natural landscapes and close-knit community. This tranquil location offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities and is an appealing area for potential planning applications, given its unique charm and growing interest in sustainable development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Arabella a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Arabella 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 Arabella
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Arabella.
The most common application types near Arabella 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.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.