Bieldside, Aberdeen City Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bieldside, Aberdeen City.
Aberdeen City · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Bieldside are administered by Aberdeen City Council. View the full Aberdeen City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bieldside
Bieldside, located to the west of Aberdeen City Centre, is one of Scotland's wealthiest suburbs, alongside its neighbor Cults. The area features a pub/restaurant, The Bieldside, a foodstore, a hairdresser, a tea room, and a charity shop, providing essential amenities for residents. Historically significant, Bieldside is also notable for its connection to Queen Victoria, who frequently stopped here during her journeys between Balmoral and the city. This affluent suburb may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeen City
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen South
- LSOA: Summerhill - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bieldside.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bieldside.
- 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 Bieldside based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
66 planning applications found near Bieldside.
- - O/s 2 Cairn Road Biledside Aberdeen AB15 9AL
Installation of 1no 8M high telecommunication pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 260740/TEL · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - O/s 2 Cairn Road Biledside Aberdeen AB15 9AL
Installation of 1no 8M high telecommunication pole
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeen City | Date: 2026-06-24 - 260737/TEL · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - Sites Near 36 Quarry Road And 21 Netherby Road Cults Aberdeen AB15 9TP
Installation of 1no 9M and 1no 8M high telecommunication poles
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeen City | Date: 2026-06-24 - - Sites Near 36 Quarry Road And 21 Netherby Road Cults Aberdeen AB15 9TP
Installation of 1no 9M and 1no 8M high telecommunication poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 260721/TEL · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 34 Craig Gardens Aberdeen AB15 9TN
Proposed installation of 1no 8m high telecommunication pole
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeen City | Date: 2026-06-22 - 260720/TEL · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - Opposite 2 Quarry Road Cults Aberdeen AB15 9EX
Proposed installation of 1no 8m high telecommunication pole
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeen City | Date: 2026-06-22 - 260715/TEL · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - Site At Rear Side Of 7 Darroch Park And 13-16 Darroch Park Cults Aberdeen AB15 9HE
Installation of 1no 8M and 1no 9M high telecommunication poles
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeen City | Date: 2026-06-22 - - Opposite 2 Quarry Road Cults Aberdeen AB15 9EX
Proposed installation of 1no 8m high telecommunication pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Site At Rear Side Of 7 Darroch Park And 13-16 Darroch Park Cults Aberdeen AB15 9HE
Installation of 1no 8M and 1no 9M high telecommunication poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 34 Craig Gardens Aberdeen AB15 9TN
Proposed installation of 1no 8m high telecommunication pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Morven 2A Golfview Road Aberdeen AB15 9DQ
Erection of single storey extension to rear, installation of external stair and rooflight to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Roadside Cottage Newton Dee North Deeside Road Bieldside Aberdeen AB15 9DX
Erection of a replacement dwelling house for use as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Near Avalon And Old Ferry Road Aberdeen AB15 9DJ
Proposed installation of 1no 11m high telecommunication pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 2a Golfview Road Bieldside Aberdeen
Erection of single storey extension and formation of external steps with handrail to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 5 Hillview Road Cults Aberdeen AB15 9HB
Installation of replacement conservatory to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Deeside Golf Club Golf Road Bieldside Aberdeen AB15 9DL
Removal of external stair and replacement with ramp to provide access to/from Clubhouse to external terrace area with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-09-09
View full details - - Janefield 43 Hillview Road Cults Aberdeen AB15 9HA
Erection of 1.5 storey extension to front, installation of dormer and bay window extension to rear and all associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - Temora 410 North Deeside Road Cults Aberdeen AB15 9TD
Works to Protected Trees as per report
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - Cairn Cot 21 Cairn Road Bieldside Aberdeen AB15 9AL
Removal and replacement of existing garage with new garage, carport and ancillary building and widening of existing lane access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 412 North Deeside Road Cults Aberdeen AB15 9TD
Works to 5 Protected Trees as per schedule of works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2024-10-17
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A brief summary of Bieldside in Aberdeen City
Bieldside, located to the west of Aberdeen City Centre, is one of Scotland's wealthiest suburbs, alongside its neighbor Cults. The area features a pub/restaurant, The Bieldside, a foodstore, a hairdresser, a tea room, and a charity shop, providing essential amenities for residents. Historically significant, Bieldside is also notable for its connection to Queen Victoria, who frequently stopped here during her journeys between Balmoral and the city. This affluent suburb may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bieldside a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bieldside 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 Bieldside
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Bieldside. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bieldside.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bieldside were full planning applications (20), telecoms (15), tree works (8). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 17 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
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