How long do planning decisions take near Braemar?

The average planning decision time near Braemar is 25 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 Braemar?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Braemar?

The most common type of planning application near Braemar is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Braemar?

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Braemar, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Braemar, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

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About Braemar

Braemar is a village located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 58 miles west of Aberdeen in the picturesque Highlands. Positioned at an elevation of 339 metres, it is the nearest substantial settlement to the upper course of the River Dee, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
LSOA: East Cairngorms - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Braemar.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Braemar based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Braemar.

- Daisybank 3 Cairnadrochit Braemar Aberdeenshire AB35 5YS
Alterations to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-27
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- Daisybank 3 Cairnadrochit Braemar Aberdeenshire AB35 5YS
Internal Alterations and Installation of 2 Rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-27
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- Deerpath Chapel Brae Braemar AB35 5YT
Installation of raised decking and erection of outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2026-03-06
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- Deerpath Chapel Brae Braemar AB35 5YT
Installation of Raised Decking and Erection of Outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-03
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- St Andrews Church Mar Road Braemar
Tree Works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-12-10
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- Viewfield 33 Chapel Brae Braemar AB35 5YT
Felling of Sitka Spruce
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-04-21
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- Land To The East Of 32 Chapel Brae Braemar AB35 5YT
Erection of 2 Dwellinghouses
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-02-28
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- Chapel Brae & Linn O'Dee Place Braemar Aberdeenshire
Pruning of Trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-11-29
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- Land To North Of Coldrach Lodge Chapel Brae Braemar Aberdeenshire
Erection of Dwellinghouse and Garage (Change of House Type to Planning Permission Reference APP/2021/1823)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Braemar in Aberdeenshire

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

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Planning Activity in Braemar

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Braemar. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 days.

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

The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Braemar were full planning applications (13), listed building and heritage (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 17 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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