Barbaraville, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barbaraville, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
About Barbaraville
Barbaraville is a small settlement located on the north shore of Nigg Bay in the Cromarty Firth, within the Highland council area of Scotland. Historically divided between Ross-shire and Cromartyshire, the community features around 170 households, with housing developments beginning in 1820 when locals were permitted to build on parcels of land from nearby estates. Recent growth includes the establishment of a retirement village at Highland Park, contributing an additional 50 homes for residents aged over 55, making it a notable area for planning applications focused on housing and community development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- LSOA: Invergordon - 06
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barbaraville.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barbaraville.
- 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 Barbaraville based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Barbaraville.
- - Land 20M SE Of Faskally Barbaraville
Erect dwelling and garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-04-01
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A brief summary of Barbaraville in Highland
Barbaraville is a small settlement located on the north shore of Nigg Bay in the Cromarty Firth, within the Highland council area of Scotland. Historically divided between Ross-shire and Cromartyshire, the community features around 170 households, with housing developments beginning in 1820 when locals were permitted to build on parcels of land from nearby estates. Recent growth includes the establishment of a retirement village at Highland Park, contributing an additional 50 homes for residents aged over 55, making it a notable area for planning applications focused on housing and community development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barbaraville a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barbaraville 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 Barbaraville
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Barbaraville.
The most common application types near Barbaraville were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.
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