Search Birnam planning applications
154 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Birnam · updated daily · Perth and Kinross Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- St Marys Episcopal Church Perth Road BirnamApprovedTree worksTree WorksReceived 30 Jul 202626/01084/TW
- Rockfield Perth Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DHRefusedAlterations to dwellinghouseReceived 13 Jul 202626/00864/FLL
- 2 Birnam Terrace Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DRAwaiting decisionChange of use of flat to a flexible hybrid use as flat and short-term let accommodation unitReceived 11 Jun 202626/00795/FLL
- Gardeners Cottage Boat Road Dunkeld PH8 0HYAwaiting decisionAlterationsReceived 3 Jun 202626/00637/LBC
- Gardeners Cottage Boat Road Dunkeld PH8 0HYAwaiting decisionAlterations and extension to dwellinghouse, erection of porch, retaining wall, fences, formation of patio, decking, steps and associated worksReceived 3 Jun 202626/00638/FLL
Planning in Birnam
- Approved
- 82%
- 14 of 15 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Birnam in the last 24 months, from Perth and Kinross Council's planning register.
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Around Birnam
Postcode districts
PH8 38 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Perth and Kinross Council
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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.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Birnam a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Birnam, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Birnam. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), tree works (4), listed building and heritage (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.