Birnam, Perth and Kinross Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birnam, Perth and Kinross.
Perth and Kinross · Scotland · settlement
About Birnam
Birnam is a picturesque village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, situated 12 miles north of Perth along the A9, a key tourist route known as Big Tree Country. Established during the Victorian era following the arrival of the railway in 1856, the village is also famous for its literary connection to Shakespeare's "Macbeth," notably the reference to Birnam Wood. This charming location offers potential for various planning applications, especially in tourism and heritage sectors.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Perth and Kinross
- Parliamentary constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens
- LSOA: Amulree and Dunkeld - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birnam.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birnam.
- 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 Birnam based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
101 planning applications found near Birnam.
- - Birnam Hotel Perth Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0BQ
Alterations and installation of soil pipe and handrail
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Land 40 Metres West Of 1 Kirk View Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DF
Tree works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Birnam Hotel Perth Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0BQ
Alterations to building and vehicular access, erection of wall, formation of hardstanding, paths, car parking area and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - First Floor Flat Stonecroft 7 Murthly Terrace Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0BG
Installation of flue and extract fan
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - First Floor Flat Stonecroft 7 Murthly Terrace Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0BG
Installation of flue and extract fan
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Dunaird House St Mary's Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0BJ
Tree works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Flat 2 Westwood Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Change of use of flat to form a flexible hybrid use as flat and short-term let accommodation unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - Sunny Corner Birnam Glen Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0BN
High Hedge application concerning hedge between 2 Station Cottages and Sunny Corner
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - Land 35 Metres North West Of Braonan Taigh Perth Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0AA
Siting of short-term let accommodation unit
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2024-11-02
View full details - - 1 Torlee Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0BD
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Dunkeld Community Learning Base Birnam Arts And Conference Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Remove silver birch tree at Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Perth | Date: 2024-05-23
View full details - - Birnam Cottage Perth Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0AA
Tree works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Perth | Date: 2024-02-20
View full details - - Flat 3 3 Murthly Terrace Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0BG
Change of use of flat to short-term let unit (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Braonan Taigh Perth Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0AA
Erection of garden building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - - 3 Carters Lodge Perth Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0AA
Change of use of flat to form short-term let accommodation unit (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - Flat 3 3 Murthly Terrace Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0BG
Change of use of flat to short-term let unit (in retrospect)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2023-05-12
View full details - - Drummond House Murthly Terrace Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0BG
Change of use of hotel to form short-term let accommodation unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2023-02-14
View full details - - Flat 1 Westwood Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Perth | Date: 2022-11-23
View full details - - Flat 1 Westwood Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Change of use and alterations to flat to form short term let accommodation unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2022-11-22
View full details - - Flat 2 Parkview Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Change of use from flat to short term let accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2022-10-13
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A brief summary of Birnam in Perth and Kinross
Birnam is a picturesque village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, situated 12 miles north of Perth along the A9, a key tourist route known as Big Tree Country. Established during the Victorian era following the arrival of the railway in 1856, the village is also famous for its literary connection to Shakespeare's "Macbeth," notably the reference to Birnam Wood. This charming location offers potential for various planning applications, especially in tourism and heritage sectors.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Birnam a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birnam 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 Birnam
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Birnam. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Birnam.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Birnam slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Birnam were full planning applications (9), tree works (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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