Caol, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Caol, Highland.

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About Caol

Caol is a village located approximately 1.25 miles north of Fort William in the Highland council area of Scotland. Nestled along the shores of Loch Linnhe and part of the Kilmallie parish, Caol offers a unique blend of scenic beauty and community, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications and developments.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Highland
• Parliamentary constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
• LSOA: Fort William South - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Caol.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Caol based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Caol.

1. 26/01596/FUL - Strathearn Corpach Fort William PH33 7LT
   Formation of ancillary accommodation and short-term let
   Status: Undecided | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-04-24
2. - Land 15M NW Of 58 Glenkingie Street Caol Fort William
   Change of use of garage to form holiday letting unit and ancillary use
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Caol in Highland

Caol is a village located approximately 1.25 miles north of Fort William in the Highland council area of Scotland. Nestled along the shores of Loch Linnhe and part of the Kilmallie parish, Caol offers a unique blend of scenic beauty and community, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications and developments.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Caol 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 Caol

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Caol.

The most common application types near Caol were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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