Search Banff planning applications
27 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Banff · updated daily · Aberdeenshire Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 3A-G Back Path Banff Aberdeenshire AB45 1ARAwaiting decisionReplacement WindowsReceived 26 Oct 2026APP/2026/1754
- Castlehill 58 Castle Street Banff AB45 1DLAwaiting decisionPruning of 1 TreeReceived 24 Sep 2026TRE/2026/0079
- Killearn Seafield Street Banff AB45 1DRAwaiting decisionAlterations and Extension to DwellinghouseReceived 25 Aug 2026APP/2026/1346
- 1 Old Market Place Banff Aberdeenshire AB45 1GEAwaiting decisionChange of Use of Offices (Class 1A) to Ground Floor Public House (Sui Generis) and First Floor Residential Flat (Sui Generis)Received 6 Aug 2026APP/2026/1232
- 1 Old Market Place Banff Aberdeenshire AB45 1GEAwaiting decisionInternal AlterationsReceived 6 Aug 2026APP/2026/1231
Planning in Banff
- Approved
- 100%
- 16 of 16 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Banff in the last 24 months, from Aberdeenshire Council's planning register.
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Around Banff
Postcode districts
AB45 106 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Aberdeenshire Council
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About Banff
Banff is a town located in the Banff and Buchan area of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, positioned on the scenic Banff Bay and directly opposite the town of Macduff across the River Deveron estuary. As a former royal burgh, Banff serves as the historic county town of Banffshire, making it a significant location for planning applications within the region.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Banff 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 Banff 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, Banff 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 Banff, 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, 34 planning applications were submitted near Banff. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (12), outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (4).