How long do planning decisions take near Bonawe?

The average planning decision time near Bonawe is 63 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 Bonawe?

The planning approval rate near Bonawe is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bonawe?

The most common type of planning application near Bonawe is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bonawe?

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Bonawe, Argyll and Bute Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bonawe, Argyll and Bute.

Argyll and Bute · Scotland · settlement

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About Bonawe

Bonawe is a village located in the Ardchattan Parish of Argyll and Bute, Scotland, situated along the B845 road on the north shore of Loch Etive, directly opposite Taynuilt. Renowned for the historic shipping firm J & A Gardener's Bonawe Quarry, which is currently operated by Breedon Aggregates Scotland Ltd, Bonawe features a linear settlement pattern along the coast. Notably, the village is also home to an iron furnace, which lies in the adjacent Glenorchy & Inishail Parish across the loch.

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Area Information

Admin district: Argyll and Bute
Parliamentary constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
LSOA: Glen Lonan - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bonawe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bonawe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Bonawe.

- Ben Duirinnis House Bonawe Argyll And Bute PA37 1RL
Erection of studio and bothy
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2024-12-23
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A brief summary of Bonawe in Argyll and Bute

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

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Planning Activity in Bonawe

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Bonawe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bonawe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Bonawe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bonawe were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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