Balmore (IV55), Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Balmore (IV55), Highland.
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Planning applications in Balmore (IV55) are administered by Highland Council. View the full Highland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Balmore (IV55)
Balmore is a quaint village situated in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, just 1 km west of Torrance and 5 km east of Milngavie. Once part of Stirlingshire, this small community offers a peaceful setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development or local amenities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- LSOA: Skye North West - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Balmore (IV55).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Balmore (IV55).
- 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 Balmore (IV55) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Balmore (IV55).
- - Land 195M SW Of Balmore Cottage Balmore Dunvegan Isle Of Skye
Erection of house with associated foul drainage treatment tank and soakaway, new access road and ancillary garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-09-28
View full details - - Land 65M NW Of An Airidh Dunanellerich Dunvegan Isle Of Skye
Siting of 2no. cabins for short term letting
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-09-22
View full details - - Strathardle 5 Dunanellerich Dunvegan Isle Of Skye IV55 8ZH
Subdivision of house to form short term holiday letting unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-02-28
View full details - - 4 Balmore Dunvegan Isle Of Skye IV55 8ZG
Construction of a garden room for use as holiday let
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-12-01
View full details - - 4 - 5 Ardmore Dunvegan Isle Of Skye IV55 8ZJ
Extensions and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2021-08-30
View full details - - Land 35M NW Of Cuillin View Dunanellerich Dunvegan
Installation of 2 letting "pods". Landscaping, formation of access and installation of sewage treatment system
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2019-08-30
View full details - - House Plot At 7 Dunanellerich Dunvegan Isle Of Skye
Erection of dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-07-16
View full details - - Land To The West Of 4 Dunanellerich Dunvegan
Erect new dwelling house with associated landscaping and new access road
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-04-06
View full details - - Land 40M North West Of 2 Dunanellerich Dunvegan
siting of caravan renewal of 09/00138/FULSL
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2014-07-31
View full details - - Land 80M SE Of 4 - 5 Ardmore Dunvegan Isle Of Skye
Erection of 2 new build residential units with septic tank and associated services.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2014-06-10
View full details - - Land 35M West Of 4 Dunanellerich Dunvegan Isle Of Skye
Erection of house and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2014-06-02
View full details - - Lochview House 4 Dunanellerich Dunvegan Isle Of Skye IV55 8ZH
Erection of one 10kW 'Aircon 10S' wind turbine on a 15m mast
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2012-12-21
View full details - - Strathaird 7 And 8 Dunanellerich Dunvegan Isle Of Skye IV55 8ZH
Proposed erection of15m wind turbine
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2012-08-30
View full details - - Land 100M SW Of 4 - 5 Ardmore Dunvegan
Erection of dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2012-07-15
View full details - - Land 50M SW Of 4 - 5 Ardmore Dunvegan
Erection of dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2012-07-15
View full details - - 5 Dunanellerich Dunvegan Isle Of Skye IV55 8ZH
Proposed erection of 15 metre wind turbine
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2012-03-09
View full details - - 6 Dunanellerich Dunvegan
Demolition of existing building and erection of house and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2011-05-24
View full details - - Land South Of 2 Dunanellerich Dunvegan
Erection of house, formation of new access and installation of septic tank with soakaway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2010-12-14
View full details - - 4 - 5 Ardmore Dunvegan Isle Of Skye IV55 8ZJ
Change of use and conversion of existing shed and byre to yoga studio and erection of entrance porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2009-07-30
View full details - - Static Caravan At 2 Dunanellerich Dunvegan Isle Of Skye
Temporary siting of stactic caravan
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2009-05-01
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A brief summary of Balmore (IV55) in Highland
Balmore is a quaint village situated in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, just 1 km west of Torrance and 5 km east of Milngavie. Once part of Stirlingshire, this small community offers a peaceful setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development or local amenities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Balmore (IV55) a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Balmore (IV55) 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 Balmore (IV55)
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Balmore (IV55). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Balmore (IV55) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Balmore (IV55) were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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 was submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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