How long do planning decisions take near Charlestown?

The average planning decision time near Charlestown is 44 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 Charlestown?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Charlestown?

The most common type of planning application near Charlestown is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Charlestown?

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Charlestown, Aberdeen City Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Charlestown, Aberdeen City.

Aberdeen City · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Charlestown are administered by Aberdeen City Council. View the full Aberdeen City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeen City
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen South
LSOA: Kincorth, Leggart and Nigg North - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Charlestown.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Charlestown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Charlestown.

- Mains Of Charleston Old Stonehaven Road Aberdeen AB12 3LP
Change of use of land for siting of 3 bed residential caravan site for a temporary period
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-07-07
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- Site At Burnside Steadings Cove Road Cove Aberdeen AB12 3LN
Installation of one 8 metre high telecommunication pole. (GoFibre)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-13
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- Old Wellington Road/Old Stonehaven Road/Cove Road Aberdeen
Proposed upgraded travel facilities to include footway, cycle track and all associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-01-20
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A brief summary of Charlestown in Aberdeen City

Charlestown is a settlement located in Aberdeen City, Scotland.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Charlestown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

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

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Charlestown were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), telecoms (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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