Blairninich, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blairninich, Highland.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- LSOA: Ross and Cromarty Central - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blairninich.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blairninich.
- 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 Blairninich based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
48 planning applications found near Blairninich.
- - Cairn Cottage Achterneed Strathpeffer IV14 9AA
Siting of 4.25kWp ground mounted solar PV array
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-01-17
View full details - - The Lodge At Orsay Old Inn Croft Blairninich Strathpeffer IV14 9AD
Siting of mobile home unit (in retrospect)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-06-27
View full details - - Land At Builders Yard Blairninich Strathpeffer IV14 9AB
Erection of dwelling (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-06-11
View full details - - Land 25M SW Of Forester's House Blairninich Strathpeffer
Erection of house and detached garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-11-16
View full details - - Kilvannie Manor Fodderty Strathpeffer IV14 9AD
Demolition of exisiting outbuildings and erection of 2 no extensions and 1 no annex to dwelling (amended materials to extensions and amended design of annex ref: 21/04874/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-11-30
View full details - - Orsay Cottage Blairninich Strathpeffer IV14 9AD
Erection of house, installation of private drainage system and formation of access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-07-08
View full details - - Dunvournie Blairninich Strathpeffer IV14 9AB
Extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-03-10
View full details - - Land 75M South Of Torwood Blairninich Strathpeffer
Erection of house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-02-17
View full details - - Kilvannie Manor Fodderty Strathpeffer IV14 9AD
Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of 2no. extensions and 1no. annex to dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2021-10-13
View full details - - Rhencullen Blairninich Strathpeffer IV14 9AB
Erection of extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2021-04-12
View full details - - Monte Vista Blairninich Strathpeffer IV14 9AB
Demolition of outbuildings, erection of replacement garage and carport and re-siting of oil tank
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2020-11-07
View full details - - Land 40M West Of Torwood Blairninich Strathpeffer
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2020-10-27
View full details - - Land 55M West Of Allanfearn Heights Of Achterneed Achterneed Strathpeffer
Erection of house
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2020-10-26
View full details - - Orsay Old Inn Croft Blairninich Strathpeffer IV14 9AD
Erection of garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2019-04-28
View full details - - Land 50M NE Of Mead Leys Smiddy Wood Strathpeffer
Erection of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2019-02-05
View full details - - Inchvannie Bungalow 3 Inchvannie Strathpeffer IV14 9AD
Erection of replacement house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2018-12-14
View full details - - Thornfield Strathpeffer IV14 9AE
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-08-29
View full details - - Thornfield Strathpeffer IV14 9AE
Demolition of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Highland | Date: 2016-02-21
View full details - - Oakbank Blairninich Strathpeffer IV14 9AB
Erection of replacement extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2015-12-04
View full details - - Land 75M NE Of Torwood Blairninich Strathpeffer
Change of use of steading to house and erection of extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2015-06-29
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A brief summary of Blairninich in Highland
Blairninich is a settlement located in Highland, Scotland.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blairninich a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blairninich 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 Blairninich
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Blairninich. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 155 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 Blairninich.
With an average of 155 days, decisions near Blairninich take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Blairninich were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (27% success rate).
Nearby Towns
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- Millnain planning applications
- Strathpeffer planning applications
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- Marybank planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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