How long do planning decisions take near Colliston?

The average planning decision time near Colliston is 44 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Colliston?

The most common type of planning application near Colliston is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Colliston?

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Colliston, Angus Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Colliston, Angus.

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About Colliston

Colliston is a quaint roadside hamlet located in Angus, Scotland, approximately four miles north of Arbroath along the A933 road, which connects Arbroath to Brechin. This small community falls within the parish of St Vigeans, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Angus
Parliamentary constituency: Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
LSOA: Arbroath Landward - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Colliston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Colliston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Colliston.

- Woodside Farm Colliston Arbroath DD11 3RP
Extension to and continuation of use of land for temporary accommodation for seasonal workers, including erection of welfare building, boiler unit and associated drainage infrastructure.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2023-12-13
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A brief summary of Colliston in Angus

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

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Planning Activity in Colliston

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Colliston. The average decision time was 44 days.

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 Colliston were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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