How long do planning decisions take near Bellabeg?

The average planning decision time near Bellabeg is 7 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bellabeg?

The most common type of planning application near Bellabeg is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bellabeg?

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Bellabeg, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bellabeg, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Bellabeg are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bellabeg

Bellabeg is a quaint roadside settlement located in Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The village features essential amenities such as a Spar shop, a community village hall, and a green space that hosts the annual Highland Games. It also serves as a gateway to Lost, marked by its iconic directional signs. This small community offers a unique blend of local culture and recreational opportunities, making it an interesting area for planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
LSOA: East Cairngorms - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bellabeg.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bellabeg based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Bellabeg.

- Cummerton Bellabeg Strathdon Aberdeenshire AB36 8UP
Formation of access
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2026-02-23
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- Cummerton Bellabeg Strathdon Aberdeenshire AB36 8UP
Formation of Access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-19
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A brief summary of Bellabeg in Aberdeenshire

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bellabeg 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 Bellabeg

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Bellabeg. The average decision time was 7 days.

The average decision time of 7 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bellabeg 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.

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