How long do planning decisions take near Clerkhill?

The average planning decision time near Clerkhill is 59 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 Clerkhill?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Clerkhill?

The most common type of planning application near Clerkhill is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Clerkhill?

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Clerkhill, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clerkhill, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

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About Clerkhill

Clerkhill is a prominent area within the town of Peterhead, located in northeast Scotland. It is bordered by Meethill, Dales Park, and Coplandhill, making it one of the larger residential zones in the town. This strategic location may influence planning applications and developments in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
LSOA: Cruden - 06

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clerkhill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Clerkhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Clerkhill.

- Land Adjacent To 44 Clerkhill Road Clerkhill Peterhead Aberdeenshire AB42 2XE
Installation of Electric Vehicle Charger (EV) and Associated Works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-12-31
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- Land At South Road Peterhead Aberdeenshire AB42 2UP
Installation of Double-Sided Internally Illuminated Digital Advertising Unit on Existing Bus Shelter
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Clerkhill in Aberdeenshire

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

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Planning Activity in Clerkhill

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Clerkhill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

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

At 59 days on average, decisions near Clerkhill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Clerkhill were full planning applications (4), advertising consent (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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