Boddam, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boddam, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Boddam are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Boddam
Boddam is a coastal village located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 29 miles north of Aberdeen and just 3 miles south of Peterhead. It is bordered to the west by Stirling Village and features dramatic sea cliffs reaching up to 200 feet, with a coastal path that extends to the scenic Bullers of Buchan. This picturesque setting may be of interest for planning applications related to coastal development and environmental conservation in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- LSOA: Cruden - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boddam.
- 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 Boddam based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
122 planning applications found near Boddam.
- - Land Adjacent To Mains Of Boddam Caravan Park Queen's Road Boddam AB42 3LW
Change of Use of Land to Form Extension to Existing Caravan Site and Associated Works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 14 Earls Court Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3NX
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 14 Earls Court Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3NX
Alterations to Conservatory to Replace Polycarbonate Roof with Slate and Windows and Doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land At Buchan Braes Boddam Peterhead AB42 3AR
Erection of 3 Dwellinghouses
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Mains Of Boddam Caravan Park Queen's Road Boddam AB42 3LW
Change of Use of Land to Form Extension to Existing Caravan Site (14 Additional Stances)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-02-13
View full details - - 2 Earls Court Boddam AB42 3NX
Alterations to Dwellinghouse
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - 2 Earls Court Boddam AB42 3NX
Alterations to Dwellinghouse (Replacement Door and Windows)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - Reul Na Mara 3 Harbour Street Boddam AB42 3AU
Installation of Flood Door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-12-04
View full details - - Reul Na Mara 3 Harbour Street Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3AU
Installation of Flood Door
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-12-04
View full details - - Buchan Ness Lighthouse Boddam Peterhead Aberdeenshire AB42 3NF
Painting of Bridge and Alterations to Lighthouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-10-17
View full details - - Carinva 11 Queen's Lane Boddam AB42 3JA
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-08-16
View full details - - Seaview Hotel Seaview Road Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3NS
Alterations and Extension to Hotel
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-06-11
View full details - - 12 Earls Court Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3NX
Alterations and Extensions to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-06-05
View full details - - 12 Earls Court Boddam AB42 3NX
Installation of Gate, Shed and Alterations And Extension To Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-06-05
View full details - - United Free Church Church Place Boddam AB42 3NB
Change of Use from Church (Use Class 10) to form 2 Dwellinghouses (Use Class 9)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - 12 Earls Court Boddam AB42 3NX
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - 12 Earls Court Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3NX
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - 12 Earls Court Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3NX
Alterations and Extensions to Dwellinghouse
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-01-30
View full details - - 12 Earls Court Boddam AB42 3NX
Alterations and Extensions to Dwellinghouse
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-01-30
View full details - - 20 Gordon Street Boddam Peterhead Aberdeenshire AB42 3AY
Erection of Fence, Provision of Hardstanding Areas, Installation of Parking Bollards and Associated Works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2022-11-25
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A brief summary of Boddam in Aberdeenshire
Boddam is a coastal village located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 29 miles north of Aberdeen and just 3 miles south of Peterhead. It is bordered to the west by Stirling Village and features dramatic sea cliffs reaching up to 200 feet, with a coastal path that extends to the scenic Bullers of Buchan. This picturesque setting may be of interest for planning applications related to coastal development and environmental conservation in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Boddam a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boddam 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 Boddam
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Boddam. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 113 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 Boddam.
With an average of 113 days, decisions near Boddam take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Boddam were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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