Ballater, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ballater, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Ballater are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- LSOA: East Cairngorms - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ballater.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ballater.
- 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 Ballater based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Ballater.
- TRE/2026/0035 · Received: Tue 30 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 30 Jun 2026 - Osborne House 4 Dundarroch Road Ballater AB35 5NP
Felling of 2 Trees
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-30 - - Osborne House 4 Dundarroch Road Ballater AB35 5NP
Felling of 2 Trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - TRE/2026/0031 · Received: Thu 11 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 - 38 Golf Road Ballater AB35 5RE
Felling of Silver Birch Tree
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-11 - - 38 Golf Road Ballater AB35 5RE
Felling of Silver Birch Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - APP/2026/0928 · Received: Fri 29 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 29 May 2026 - Scarbuie 11 Salisbury Road Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5QY
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-05-29 - - Scarbuie 11 Salisbury Road Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5QY
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Scarbuie 11 Salisbury Road Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5QY
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 9 Deebank Road Ballater AB35 5QT
Pruning of 8 Silver Birch Trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Roslin Lodge 15 School Lane Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5RJ
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Netherley Rooms 2 Netherley Place Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5QE
External alterations including installation of replacement window shutters
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Roslin Lodge 15 School Lane Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5RJ
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Netherley Rooms 2 Netherley Place Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5QE
Installation of Replacement Windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 6 Dee Street Ballater AB35 5RH
Erection of ancillary domestic building
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Ballater Golf Course Ballater Aberdeenshire
Installation of Footbridge and Formation of Path
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 6 Dee Street Ballater AB35 5RH
Erection of Ancillary Domestic Building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Netherley Rooms 2 Netherley Place Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5QE
External Alterations Including Installation of Replacement Window Shutters
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Ballater Golf Club Victoria Road Ballater AB35 5QX
Change of use of putting Green to form 12 motorhome pitches and associated works including formation of vehicular access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 59 Golf Road Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5RU
Erection of Shed (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 2 Golf Road Ballater AB35 5RE
Change of Use from Shop (Class 1A) to Restaurant (Class 3) including Alterations and Extension and Formation of Staff Accommodation
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Glengairn 12 Braemar Road Ballater AB35 5RL
Installation of air source heat pump
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2025-08-01
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A brief summary of Ballater in Aberdeenshire
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ballater a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Ballater
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Ballater. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 19 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ballater may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 19 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ballater were full planning applications (17), tree works (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 12 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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