Aviemore, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aviemore, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Aviemore are administered by Highland Council. View the full Highland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Aviemore
Aviemore, located in the Cairngorms National Park in the Highlands of Scotland, is a thriving town and tourist resort within the Badenoch and Strathspey committee area of the Highland council. Renowned for its skiing, winter sports, and hill-walking opportunities in the stunning Cairngorm Mountains, Aviemore attracts a significant number of visitors, making it an important area for planning applications related to tourism and outdoor activities.
Population: 3,240 (2016)
District: Highland
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- LSOA: Badenoch and Strathspey Central - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aviemore.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aviemore.
- 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 Aviemore based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
563 planning applications found near Aviemore.
- - Flat 11 Myrtlefield Grampian Road Aviemore Highland PH22 1RH
Use of property as short term letting unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 1A Grampian Court Aviemore Highland PH22 1TB
Use of property as short term letting unit
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 2 Bynack House Bynack More Aviemore PH22 1UU
Use of property as short term lettting unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - The Winking Owl 123 Grampian Road Aviemore Highland PH22 1RH
Erection of timber pergola with retractable canopy
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Strathavon 26 Dalfaber Road Aviemore PH22 1PU
Use of property as short term letting unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-02-15
View full details - - Flat 11 Myrtlefield Grampian Road Aviemore Highland PH22 1RH
Erection of dormer
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Newbiggin Home Farm Hexham Northumberland
Conversion of steel portal frame buildings to create 5no residential dwellings with associated driveways and garaging
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Land 40M NW Of Blacks Grampian Road Aviemore
Section 42 application to vary condition 1 (22/04464/FUL) - time limit on commencement
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - Strathavon 26 Dalfaber Road Aviemore Highland PH22 1PU
Extension and alterations
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - Land 15M South Of Cafe Mambo 12 - 13 Grampian Road Aviemore
Installation of ATM
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Land 40M NW Of Blacks Grampian Road Aviemore
Section 42 application to vary condition 1 (22/04464/FUL) - time limit on commencement
Status: Permitted | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - ATM At Aviemore Gift Company 14 Grampian Road Aviemore PH22 1PD
Installation of ATM
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 14 Grampian Road Aviemore Highland PH22 1PD
Erection of fascia sign
Status: Referred | Type: Advertising | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - ATM At Aviemore Gift Company 14 Grampian Road Aviemore PH22 1PD
Erection of fascia sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Macdonald Aviemore Resort Grampian Road Aviemore Highland
Storage of Liquified Propane Gas (LPG) Storage in existing mounded LPG tanks
Status: Referred | Type: Other | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Kila 79 Grampian Road Aviemore Highland PH22 1RH
Erection of 2no. houses to utilise as short term letting units
Status: Referred | Type: Outline | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Kila 79 Grampian Road Aviemore PH22 1RH
Erection of 2no. houses to utilise as short term letting units
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 26 Ben Avon Place Aviemore PH22 1UY
Short term letting unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Macdonald Aviemore Resort Grampian Road Aviemore PH22 1PN
Storage of Liquified Propane Gas (LPG) Storage in existing mounded LPG tanks
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - Braeriach 127 Grampian Road Aviemore Highland PH22 1RL
Change of use to short term letting unit and extensions and alterations
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2025-08-18
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A brief summary of Aviemore in Highland
Aviemore, located in the Cairngorms National Park in the Highlands of Scotland, is a thriving town and tourist resort within the Badenoch and Strathspey committee area of the Highland council. Renowned for its skiing, winter sports, and hill-walking opportunities in the stunning Cairngorm Mountains, Aviemore attracts a significant number of visitors, making it an important area for planning applications related to tourism and outdoor activities. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,240 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Highland district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Aviemore a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aviemore 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 Aviemore
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Aviemore. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Aviemore.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Aviemore were full planning applications (39), amendments (12), advertising consent (6). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 54 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
24 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 16 were dismissed (30% success rate).
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