How long do planning decisions take near Burgh Muir?

The average planning decision time near Burgh Muir is 49 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 Burgh Muir?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Burgh Muir?

The most common type of planning application near Burgh Muir is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Burgh Muir?

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Burgh Muir, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Burgh Muir, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

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About Burgh Muir

Burgh Muir, historically an expansive area south of Edinburgh city centre, has largely transformed due to the city's rapid growth in the late 18th and 19th centuries. Today, the name is reflected in the smaller district of Boroughmuir in Bruntsfield, characterized by Boroughmuir High School and the former Boroughmuirhead post office, which was operational until 2010. This area's development and historical significance may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Gordon and Buchan
LSOA: Inverurie South - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Burgh Muir based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Burgh Muir.

- Site Adjacent To Wayside Kintore Aberdeenshire AB51 0YX
Erection of Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-12
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A brief summary of Burgh Muir in Aberdeenshire

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

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Planning Activity in Burgh Muir

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Burgh Muir. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

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

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Burgh Muir were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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