Auchtercairn, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Auchtercairn, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
About Auchtercairn
Gairloch is a picturesque village located on the shores of Loch Gairloch in Wester Ross, nestled in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. Known as a summer tourist destination, it boasts a golf course, a museum, various hotels, and a range of shops and takeaway restaurants. The village also features a community centre, leisure facilities, and is a key stop on the North Coast 500 route, offering easy access to beautiful beaches and nearby mountains, making it an attractive area for planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- LSOA: Ross and Cromarty South West - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Auchtercairn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Auchtercairn.
- 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 Auchtercairn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Auchtercairn.
- - Old Police Station Gairloch IV21 2BP
Replacement doors and extract ventilation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-03-03
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A brief summary of Auchtercairn in Highland
Gairloch is a picturesque village located on the shores of Loch Gairloch in Wester Ross, nestled in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. Known as a summer tourist destination, it boasts a golf course, a museum, various hotels, and a range of shops and takeaway restaurants. The village also features a community centre, leisure facilities, and is a key stop on the North Coast 500 route, offering easy access to beautiful beaches and nearby mountains, making it an attractive area for planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Auchtercairn a particularly low-crime area.
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Planning Activity in Auchtercairn
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Auchtercairn.
The most common application types near Auchtercairn were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.
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