How long do planning decisions take near Birsemore?

The average planning decision time near Birsemore is 41 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Birsemore?

The planning approval rate near Birsemore is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Birsemore?

The most common type of planning application near Birsemore is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Birsemore?

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Birsemore, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Birsemore, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

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About Birsemore

Birsemore is a quaint village located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated directly across the River Dee from Aboyne. Its picturesque setting along the river makes it an appealing area for potential planning applications, particularly for developments that embrace the natural landscape.

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
LSOA: Aboyne and South Deeside - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Birsemore.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Birsemore based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Birsemore.

- Brae Cottage Birse Aboyne Aberdeenshire AB34 5ER
Erection of Carport and Workshop
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-04-13
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A brief summary of Birsemore in Aberdeenshire

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

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Planning Activity in Birsemore

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Birsemore. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Birsemore maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Birsemore were full planning applications (8), tree works (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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