Search Backburn planning applications
2 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Backburn · updated daily · Aberdeenshire Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Mains of Gartly Farmhouse, Gartly, Huntly, AB54 4QBAwaiting decisionExisting single user overhead line will now be multiuse overhead lineDevelopmentReceived 7 Oct 2026ECU00006489
- Mains Of Gartly Farmhouse Gartly Huntly Aberdeenshire AB54 4QBAwaiting decisionRetrospective Consent for Low Voltage Overhead Supported by Wooden PolesHydro Electric NotificationReceived 23 Jul 2026APP/2026/1268
Planning in Backburn
No decisions near Backburn in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Backburn in the last 24 months, from Aberdeenshire Council's planning register.
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Around Backburn
Postcode districts
AB54 111 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Aberdeenshire Council
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About Backburn
Backburn is a quaint rural settlement located near Gartly in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This charming area offers a unique blend of countryside living and community spirit, making it an interesting location for those researching planning applications and potential developments.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Backburn area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Backburn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Backburn 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Backburn, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Backburn.
The most common types were outline applications (1), other applications (1).