Blackburn, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackburn, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Blackburn are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Blackburn

Blackburn is a village located northwest of Aberdeen in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The area boasts essential amenities such as an industrial estate, a primary school, a nursing home, a local Co-op, and a community hall, making it a suitable location for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.

Population: 3,050 (2016)

District: Aberdeenshire

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Area Information

• Admin district: Aberdeen City
• Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen North
• LSOA: Dyce - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Blackburn.

1. TRE/2026/0023 · Received: Tue 19 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 20 May 2026 - 4 Westwood Park Blackburn AB21 0JS
   Felling of 1 Lime Tree
   Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-05-20
2. - 4 Westwood Park Blackburn AB21 0JS
   Felling of 1 Lime Tree
   Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-05-19
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3. - H & R House Blackburn Business Park Woodburn Road Blackburn AB21 0PS
   Part Change of Use of the 1st Floor from Class 4 (Business) to Class 10 (Men's Shed)
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-04
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4. - Kinellar Community Hall Fintray Road Blackburn AB21 0JQ
   Installation Of Royal Mail Parcel Locker
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-12-22
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5. - 8 Balbrogie Woods Blackburn AB21 0ZS
   Pruning of 2 Lime Trees and 1 Horse Chestnut Tree
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-04-26
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A brief summary of Blackburn in Aberdeenshire

Blackburn is a village located northwest of Aberdeen in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The area boasts essential amenities such as an industrial estate, a primary school, a nursing home, a local Co-op, and a community hall, making it a suitable location for planning applications related to residential and commercial development. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,050 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Aberdeenshire district.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Blackburn.

The most common application types near Blackburn were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.