Search Balmacara planning applications
5 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Balmacara · updated daily · Highland Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Balmacara Hotel Balmacara Kyle IV40 8DHAwaiting decisionRemoval of existing wooden shed and erection of staff units to serve existing hotelReceived 3 Aug 202626/03134/FUL
- Varis Reraig Road Balmacara Kyle IV40 8DHAwaiting decisionUse of property as short term letting unitReceived 26 May 202626/02037/CLE
- Self Catering Unit 4 Grant Road Balmacara Kyle IV40 8FEAwaiting decisionChange of use from domestic annexe to short term holiday letReceived 28 Apr 202626/01565/FUL
- Reraig Caravan Site Reraig Road Balmacara Kyle IV40 8DHAwaiting decisionErection of wardens accommodationPlanning Permission in PrincipleReceived 11 Feb 202626/00585/PIP
- Balmacara Hotel Balmacara Kyle IV40 8DHAwaiting decisionChange of use from public bar to guest and staff accommodation and erection of extension to hotel (including amendments to planning permissions 18/02161/FUL & 23/03156/FUL)Received 6 May 202525/01462/FUL
Planning in Balmacara
No decisions near Balmacara in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Balmacara in the last 24 months, from Highland Council's planning register.
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Around Balmacara
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IV40 23 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Highland Council
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About Balmacara
Balmacara is a dispersed village located on the northern shore of Loch Alsh, close to Kyle of Lochalsh in the Highland council area of Scotland. Its picturesque setting makes it a noteworthy area for planning applications, particularly for developments that can complement the scenic landscape and community character.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Balmacara 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 Balmacara 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, Balmacara 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 Balmacara, 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Balmacara.
The most common types were outline applications (1).