Balleigh, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Balleigh, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Balleigh are administered by Highland Council. View the full Highland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Balleigh
Balleigh is a quaint village located 0.5 miles southeast of Edderton and 7 miles west of Tain, nestled in the eastern Ross-shire region of the Scottish Highlands. As part of the Highland council area, Balleigh offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting the area's rural charm and community character.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- LSOA: Tain - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Balleigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Balleigh.
- 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 Balleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
38 planning applications found near Balleigh.
- - Land 360M SW Of Whinridge Balleigh Edderton
Formation of forestry road (class 22)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Braemore View Edderton Tain IV19 1LF
Erection of extension to form garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Land 30M SW Of Lidston House Edderton
Erection of house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Land 360M SW Of Whinridge Balleigh Edderton
Formation of forestry track
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - Braemore View Edderton Tain IV19 1LF
Erection of extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-10-15
View full details - - Land 25M NW Of Old Parish Church Edderton
Conversion of existing church to residential
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-06-18
View full details - - Land 25M NW Of Old Parish Church Edderton
Conversion and extension of existing B listed building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-06-18
View full details - - Garage Farmhouse Balblair Edderton Tain IV19 1LF
Change of use of existing ancillary garage to a dwelling house (retrospective) and alterations and extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-01-17
View full details - - Land 40M North Of Crosswinds Station Road Edderton
Erection of 6No houses, and formation of 1No self-build plot
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-12-14
View full details - - Land 35M West Of The Firs 5 Station Road Edderton
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-07-06
View full details - - Land 35M SW Of September Cottage Edderton
Erection of House and temporary siting of Caravan
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2021-09-27
View full details - - Land 35M West Of The Firs 5 Station Road Edderton
Erection of house and detached self-contained residential unit (amendment to 21/00644/FUL)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2021-07-23
View full details - - Land 45M NW Of Oaklea Station Road Edderton
Installation of 12m smart meter mast and ancillary development within fenced compound
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Highland | Date: 2019-05-29
View full details - - Land 35M SW Of September Cottage Edderton
Erection of a house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2018-09-18
View full details - - Land 15M North Of 4 Station Road Edderton
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2018-09-17
View full details - - Ashbrowny 6 Balleigh Wood Edderton Tain IV19 1LF
Demolition of bungalow and erection of house, garage/ workshop
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-12-04
View full details - - Ashbrowny 6 Balleigh Wood Edderton Tain IV19 1LF
Erection of Extension, Renovation of Existing House and Relocation of Garage/ Workshop (Material changes to Consent 16/04229/FUL).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-10-26
View full details - - 3 Balleigh Wood Edderton Tain IV19 1LF
Erection of extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-05-27
View full details - - Balblair Farm Edderton Tain IV19 1LF
Demolish Existing Building & Erection of house (amendment to previous proposal 13/00933/FUL); temporary siting of residential caravan
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2016-11-25
View full details - - Balblair Farm Edderton Tain IV19 1LF
Erection of general purpose agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2016-11-16
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A brief summary of Balleigh in Highland
Balleigh is a quaint village located 0.5 miles southeast of Edderton and 7 miles west of Tain, nestled in the eastern Ross-shire region of the Scottish Highlands. As part of the Highland council area, Balleigh offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting the area's rural charm and community character.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Balleigh a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Balleigh 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 Balleigh
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Balleigh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Balleigh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Balleigh were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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