Bunacaimb, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bunacaimb, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Bunacaimb are administered by Highland Council. View the full Highland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bunacaimb
Back of Keppoch is a quaint coastal settlement located in the northwest Scottish Highlands, approximately 40 miles west of Fort William. It sits near the A830 road leading to Mallaig, making it an accessible area for planning applications and development opportunities in this picturesque region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- LSOA: Lochaber West - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bunacaimb.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bunacaimb.
- 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 Bunacaimb based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Bunacaimb.
- - 3 Bunacaimb Arisaig PH39 4NT
Prior Notification for Farm-related Building Works (Non-residential)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Land 100M NE Of 3 Bunacaimb Arisaig PH39 4NT
Erection of house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Land 140M SE Of Caimbebridge House Bunacaimb Arisaig
Erection of house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - Invercaimbe Arisaig PH39 4NT
Erection of agricultural shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Highland | Date: 2013-03-25
View full details - - Croft 3, 40m North Of 4 Bunacaimb Arisaig
Demolition of old croft building and erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2011-06-30
View full details - - Land 70m South East Of Croft 3 Bunacaimb Arisaig
Erection of storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Highland | Date: 2011-06-20
View full details - - Site 80m North East Of Druimdhu Arisaig
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2010-07-14
View full details - - Land 40m North Of Craigowan Invercaimbe Arisaig
Erection of 2 holiday cottages
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2010-01-13
View full details - - Croft 3 40m North Of 4 Bunacaimb Arisaig
Demolition of old croft buildings & erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2009-09-09
View full details - - Croft 3 40m North Of 4 Bunacaimb Arisaig
Demolition of old croft buildings and erection of house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2009-05-05
View full details - - Croft 7 Bunacaimb Arisaig PH39 4NT
Erection of agricultural shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Highland | Date: 2009-04-08
View full details - - Land At 2 Bunacaimb Arisaig Highland
Change of use to form touring caravan park and camp site
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2008-09-22
View full details - - Glen Garsk Bunacaimb Arisaig
Erection of house (reserved matters)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2007-03-02
View full details - - Sunnyside Croft Bunacaimb Arisaig Highland
Erection of agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2006-11-14
View full details - - Glen Garsk Bunacaimb Arisaig
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2006-04-21
View full details - - Land 75m North Of Tigh Braigh Bunacaimb Arisaig Highland
Erection of House and Garage and Self-Contained Annexe (Amended Design)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2005-06-08
View full details - - 6 Bunacaimb Arisaig PH39 4NT
Erection of Agricultural Building (Prior Notification) for Storage of Implements and Hay
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Highland | Date: 2004-06-30
View full details - - 6 Bunacaimb Arisaig PH39 4NT
Formation of Agricultural Access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2004-05-25
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A brief summary of Bunacaimb in Highland
Back of Keppoch is a quaint coastal settlement located in the northwest Scottish Highlands, approximately 40 miles west of Fort William. It sits near the A830 road leading to Mallaig, making it an accessible area for planning applications and development opportunities in this picturesque region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bunacaimb a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bunacaimb 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 Bunacaimb
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bunacaimb. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 268 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 Bunacaimb.
With an average of 268 days, decisions near Bunacaimb take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 9-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Bunacaimb were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme 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.