Balnacoil, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Balnacoil, Highland.

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About Balnacoil

Balnacoil is a quaint crofting village located in the strath of Brora, just a mile west of Loch Brora in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. The village is traversed by the River Brora, which originates from Ben Armine and flows into the loch, offering a picturesque setting ideal for those interested in planning applications within this scenic area.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Highland
• Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
• LSOA: Sutherland South - 08

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Balnacoil.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Balnacoil.

• 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 Balnacoil based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Balnacoil.

1. - Balnacoil Lodge Brora KW9 6LX
   Erection of farm-related building
   Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Highland | Date: 2014-04-09
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2. - 2 Balnacoil Cottages Brora Highland
   Alteration and extension of house
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2007-11-08
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3. - Balnacoil Lodge Brora Highland KW9 6LX
   Internal and external alterations to hunting lodge. Selective demolition of outbuildings. Provision of private water supply borehole
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2007-10-24
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4. - Balnacoil Lodge Brora Highland KW9 6LX
   Internal and external alterations to hunting lodge. Selective demolition of outbuildings. Provision of private water supply borehole
   Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Highland | Date: 2007-10-24
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5. - Balnacoil Lodge Brora Sutherland KW9 6LX
   Erection of estate outbuilding (Prior notification)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Highland | Date: 2002-06-04
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A brief summary of Balnacoil in Highland

Balnacoil is a quaint crofting village located in the strath of Brora, just a mile west of Loch Brora in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. The village is traversed by the River Brora, which originates from Ben Armine and flows into the loch, offering a picturesque setting ideal for those interested in planning applications within this scenic area.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Balnacoil a particularly low-crime area.

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