Search Ballater planning applications
15 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Ballater · updated daily · Aberdeenshire Council
- Balmoral Arms 13 - 15 Victoria Road Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5RAAwaiting decisionAlterations and extension to building including removal of existing external stairsReceived 4 Nov 20262026/0340/DET
- Tangley Cottage 41A Braemar Road Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5RQAwaiting decisionAlterations to Outbuilding (Retrospective)Received 4 Nov 2026APP/2026/1770
- Balmoral Arms 13-15 Victoria Road Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5RAAwaiting decisionAlterations and Extension to Building Including Removal of Existing External StairsReceived 4 Nov 2026APP/2026/1765
- Base Station Tullich Invercauld Estate Pass Of Ballater AberdeenshireAwaiting decisionInstallation of generatorReceived 29 Sep 20262026/0315/DET
- Ballater Business Park Craigview Road Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5PNAwaiting decisionApplication for Section 42 - Premises for restoration of historic vehicles, workshop/design studio & associated car parking without compliance with Condition 2 (other purpose within use Class 5) of planning permission reference APP/2008/0020Received 17 Sep 20262026/0303/DET
Planning in Ballater
- Approved
- 100%
- 12 of 12 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ballater in the last 24 months, from Aberdeenshire Council's planning register.
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Around Ballater
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AB35 129 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Aberdeenshire Council
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About Ballater
Ballater is a picturesque village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, located on the banks of the River Dee and just east of the Cairngorm Mountains, standing at an elevation of 213 metres. With a population of over 1,400 residents, the village is a popular hub for hikers and is renowned for its spring water, historically believed to have medicinal properties. Additionally, Ballater has a rich connection to the British royal family, making it a significant location for both tourism and community planning initiatives.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ballater 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 Ballater 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, Ballater 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 Ballater, 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, 55 planning applications were submitted near Ballater. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (18), tree works (6), outline applications (1).