Careston, Angus Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Careston, Angus.

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About Careston

Careston is a hamlet located in Angus, Scotland, within the parish of the same name, approximately 5 miles west of Brechin. The area is historically significant, deriving its name from a commemorative stone linked to a Danish chieftain. Careston features a castle and a church, although the local primary school has been closed since 2004, which may impact community planning and development considerations.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Angus
• Parliamentary constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens
• LSOA: Brechin East - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Careston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Careston.

1. - The Old School Careston Brechin DD9 6SA
   Erection of Garage
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2023-05-24
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A brief summary of Careston in Angus

Careston is a hamlet located in Angus, Scotland, within the parish of the same name, approximately 5 miles west of Brechin. The area is historically significant, deriving its name from a commemorative stone linked to a Danish chieftain. Careston features a castle and a church, although the local primary school has been closed since 2004, which may impact community planning and development considerations.

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

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