Benholm, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Benholm, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Benholm are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Benholm
Benholm is a picturesque settlement in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, recognized as a conservation area that preserves its historic charm. Notably, it features Benholm Mill, an important local landmark, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Angus
- Parliamentary constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens
- LSOA: Montrose North - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Benholm.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Benholm.
- 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 Benholm based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
60 planning applications found near Benholm.
- - Mill Of Benholm Benholm Johnshaven Montrose DD10 0HT
Felling of Ash Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Nether Birnie Farm Benholm Johnshaven Aberdeenshire DD10 0HT
Alterations and Extension to Agricultural Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Mill Of Benholm Benholm Johnshaven Montrose DD10 0HT
Felling of 1 Oak and 7 Silver Birch
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Site At Bracken Cottage Benholm Johnshaven Aberdeenshire
Siting Of Two Holiday Accommodation Pods (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Kirkton Of Benholm Benholm Johnshaven
Erection of 2 Dwellinghouses
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-08-14
View full details - - Kirkton Of Benholm Benholm Johnshaven DD10 0HT
Pruning of 1 Beech and 1 Sycamore, and Felling of 2 Ash, 1 Scots Pine and 1 Silver Birch
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - The Old Manse Benholm Johnshaven Aberdeenshire DD10 0HT
Pruning of 2no. Ash Trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2022-05-06
View full details - - Bracken Cottage Caravan Benholm Johnshaven Aberdeenshire DD10 0HT
Erection of Dwellinghouse and Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2021-09-20
View full details - - Nether Benholm Benholm Johnshaven Aberdeenshire DD10 0HU
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2021-04-20
View full details - - Birnie Cottage Benholm Johnshaven Aberdeenshire DD10 0HT
Crown Reduction of 1no. Common Beech and 3no. Common Ash
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2020-02-24
View full details - - Nether Benholm Benholm Johnshaven Aberdeenshire DD10 0HU
Erection of Agricultural Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2020-02-17
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Bracken Cottage Caravan Benholm Johnshaven Aberdeenshire DD10 0HT
Erection of Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2019-05-23
View full details - - Aberdeenshire Council Mill Of Benholm Visitor Centre Benholm Johnshaven Aberdeenshire DD10 0HT
Works to trees identified in Level 1 Habitat Survey Arbor-ecology Report dated 21/01/2018
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2018-03-19
View full details - - End Cottage Benholm Johnshaven Aberdeenshire DD10 0HT
Alterations to Dwellinghouse Including Installation of Replacement Windows and Doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2017-10-30
View full details - - The Old Manse Benholm Johnshaven Aberdeenshire DD10 0HT
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2014-12-09
View full details - - The Old Manse Benholm Johnshaven Aberdeenshire DD10 0HT
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2014-12-09
View full details - - Birnie Cottage Benholm Johnshaven Aberdeenshire DD10 0HT
Rear Extension to Dwellinghouse with Single Dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2014-12-05
View full details - - Site At Spindrift 3 Nether Benholm Cottages Benholm Johnshaven DD10 0HU
Erection of Log Cabin Chalet for Holiday Letting Accommodation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2014-07-24
View full details - - Bracken Cottage Caravan Benholm Johnshaven Aberdeenshire DD10 0HT
Erection of Dwellinghouse, Greenhouse, Shed and Temporary Siting of Caravan
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2014-05-02
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Nether Benholm Farm Benholm Montrose DD1
Part Conversion of Steading to Form Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2014-03-13
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A brief summary of Benholm in Aberdeenshire
Benholm is a picturesque settlement in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, recognized as a conservation area that preserves its historic charm. Notably, it features Benholm Mill, an important local landmark, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications and developments in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Benholm a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Benholm 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 Benholm
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Benholm. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Benholm maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Benholm were tree works (4), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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