Birse, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Birse, Aberdeenshire.

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About Birse

Birse is a parish located in the Lower Deeside area of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, encompassing the communities of Finzean and Ballogie. Often associated with the northwestern section along the south bank of the River Dee, Birse features a sparsely populated upland region known as the Forest of Birse, which is also referenced in the namesake of a house at Aboyne Academy. This picturesque parish offers unique planning opportunities amid its natural landscapes and community settings.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Aberdeenshire
• Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
• LSOA: Aboyne and South Deeside - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Birse.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Birse based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Birse.

1. - Birseside Birse Aboyne Aberdeenshire AB34 5BY
   Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse Including Formation of Bay Window, Installation of Replacement Windows, Replacement Roof and Internal Alterations
   Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2015-10-19
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2. - Birseside Birse Aboyne Aberdeenshire AB34 5BY
   Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2015-10-19
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3. - Oldyleiper Farmhouse Birse Aboyne AB34 5BY
   Alteration and Link Extension to Dwellinghouse
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2012-02-03
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4. - Birseside Birse Aboyne AB34 5BY
   Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2011-04-08
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5. - Birseside Birse Aboyne AB34 5BY
   Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse including Partial Demolition of Lean-to and Garden Wall
   Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2011-04-08
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6. - Land To The South West of Birse Church Birse Aboyne AB34 5BY
   Change of Use of Agricultural Land to Burial Ground (Extension to Existing Cemetery), Alterations to Existing Access and Formation of New Access
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2010-12-24
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7. - Land to the South West of Birse Church Birse Aboyne AB34 5BY
   Change of Use of Land from Agricultural Land to Burial Ground, Alteration to Existing Access and Formation of New Access
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2009-09-17
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8. - Red Brae Pool River Dee Upper Dess Aboyne Aberdeenshire
   Proposed Riverbank Repair Works
   Status: Permitted | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2006-05-19
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9. - Red Brae Pool River Dee Nr Aboyne Aboyne Aberdeenshire
   Riverbank Repair Works
   Status: Permitted | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2005-11-08
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A brief summary of Birse in Aberdeenshire

Birse is a parish located in the Lower Deeside area of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, encompassing the communities of Finzean and Ballogie. Often associated with the northwestern section along the south bank of the River Dee, Birse features a sparsely populated upland region known as the Forest of Birse, which is also referenced in the namesake of a house at Aboyne Academy. This picturesque parish offers unique planning opportunities amid its natural landscapes and community settings.

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

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

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