Burgh Muir, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burgh Muir, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Burgh Muir are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- LSOA: Dunecht, Durris and Drumoak - 06
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burgh Muir.
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
21 planning applications found near Burgh Muir.
- - Site Adjacent To Wayside Kintore AB51 0YX
Erection of Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Hillhead Caravan Park Kintore AB51 0YX
Extension to Caravan Park, Erection of 13 Holiday Lodges, Amenity Building (Cafe/Restaurant/Laundry and Sanitary Facilities) and Formation of 12 Mobile Caravan Pitching Sites
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - Hillhead Caravan Park West Of Blairs Kintore Aberdeenshire AB51 0YX
Extension to Caravan Park, Erection of 18 Holiday Lodges, Amenity Building and Formation of Mobile Caravan Pitching Sites
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-11-14
View full details - - Hillhead Caravan Park Kintore Aberdeenshire
Non-compliance with Condition 4 (Occupancy) of Previously Approved APP/2011/1082 Extension to Holiday Caravan Park
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-10-24
View full details - - Hillhead Caravan Park Kintore Aberdeenshire AB51 0YX
Extension to Caravan Park, Erection of 18 Holiday Lodges, Amenity Building and Formation of Mobile Caravan Pitching Sites
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-07-05
View full details - - Greystone Croft Kintore Aberdeenshire AB51 0YX
Erection of Replacement Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2019-11-07
View full details - - Hillhead Caravan Park Kintore Aberdeenshire AB51 0YX
Extension to Holiday Caravan Park: Removal of Condition 4 of Planning Permission Ref. APP/2011/1082
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2019-05-21
View full details - - Greystone Croft Kintore Aberdeenshire AB51 0YX
Erection of Replacement Dwellinghouse
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2018-11-26
View full details - - Greystone Croft Kintore Aberdeenshire AB51 0YX
Change of Use from Former Agricultural Workshop to Ancillary Workshop (Use Class 5) to Existing Caravan Park
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2016-03-01
View full details - - Greystone Croft Kintore Inverurie AB51 0YX
Existing Workshop Building Utilised as a Small Business
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2015-09-09
View full details - - Greystone Croft Kintore Inverurie AB51 0YX
Existing Workshop Currently Utilised as a Business Based Around the Maintenance of Vehicles
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2015-07-31
View full details - - Greystone Croft Kintore Aberdeenshire AB51 0YX
Extension of Existing Hardstanding Area on Agricultural Land (Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2014-09-18
View full details - - Hillhead Caravan Park West Of Blairs Kintore Aberdeenshire AB51 0YX
Erection of Water Fountain (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2014-09-17
View full details - - Site to east of Hall Forest Hillhead Caravan Park Kintore Inverurie AB51 0YX
Change of Use of Agricultural Land to Form Storage Yard and Lay-Down Area for Caravan Usage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2013-11-18
View full details - - Plot 5 Hillhead Caravan Park Kintore Inverurie AB51 0YX
Alterations and Extension to Holiday Accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2013-10-21
View full details - - Site at Deers Den Kintore Inverurie AB51 0YX
Erection of Dwellinghouse and Garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2013-09-10
View full details - - Hillhead Caravan Park Kintore Inverurie AB51 0YX
Change of Use of Agricultural Ground to Caravan Storage (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2013-02-06
View full details - - Hillhead Caravan Park Kintore Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 0YX
Change of Use of Agricultural Ground to Siting of 17 No. Caravan Stances and Tent Pitches
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2013-01-21
View full details - - Hillhead Caravan Park Kintore Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 0YX
Change of Use of Agricultural Ground to Siting of 15 No. Touring Caravans and 15 No. Tents
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2012-08-17
View full details - - Hillhead Caravan Park Kintore Inverurie AB51 0YX
Extension to Holiday Caravan Park
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2011-04-04
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A brief summary of Burgh Muir in Aberdeenshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Burgh Muir a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burgh Muir 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 Burgh Muir
In the last 24 months, 3 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 (3). 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, 3 medium-scale applications was submitted.
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