Cove, Argyll and Bute Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cove, Argyll and Bute.
Argyll and Bute · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Cove are administered by Argyll And Bute Council. View the full Argyll And Bute Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cove
Cove is a picturesque village located on the south-western coast of the Rosneath Peninsula, along the shores of Loch Long in Argyll and Bute, western Scotland. Its scenic location offers a unique blend of coastal and rural planning opportunities, making it a noteworthy area for potential development and community projects.
District: Argyll and Bute
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Area Information
- Admin district: Argyll and Bute
- Parliamentary constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- LSOA: Helensburgh Centre - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cove.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cove.
- 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 Cove based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
131 planning applications found near Cove.
- - 3 Myrtle Park Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NP
Existing window replaced with new double doors & side light
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Rossarden Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NU
Installation of 2 x rooflights to front of dwellinghouse and 3 x rooflights to detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Strathlee Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NS
Request to discharge conditions relative to application 25/01820/PP. Specifically conditions 2 to 6
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Linn Botanic Gardens Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NR
Erection of workshop building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Linn Botanic Gardens Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NR
Erection of workshop building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Keppoch Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NN
Erection of extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Burncliffe Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NP
Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission 21/01167/PP (Alterations to internal layout, installation of bi-fold doors to rear elevation and installation of two additional rooflights. Repairs and re
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Burncliffe Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NP
Installation of metal frame outward opening glass doors with glass side panels and recladding of existing garage and rear store building in ship lap timber cladding to match new garage previously appr
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Linn Botanic Gardens Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NR
Proposed felling of 15x various trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Strathlee Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NS
Internal alterations to rear entrance, erection of extensions to form sun room and alterations to coach house (amendment to planning permission reference 23/00296/LIB)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Strathlee Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NS
Internal alterations to rear entrance, erection of extensions to form sun room and installation of septic tank (alterations to planning permission reference 23/00295/PP and 24/00867/PP)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Glen Dhualt Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NU
Proposed repair works to storm damaged roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - Glen Dhualt Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NU
Proposed repair works to storm damaged roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - West Ailey Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NN
Removal of limb and crown reduction of Chestnut tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - Strathlee Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NS
Non material amendment to planning permission 24/00867/PP (Installation of septic tank, new lights fitted to gateposts and erection of fence) Scope of work reduced and Septic tank updated
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Strathlee Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NS
Proposed removal of render to Coach House West elevation and existing damaged stone wall around flower bed reinforced with planted gabions (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - Cove House Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NP
Felling of Spruce tree and Ash tree
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Glen Dhualt Brae Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NU
Erection of extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - West Ailey Shore Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NN
Proposed felling of Chestnut tree
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-03-06
View full details - - Mount Pleasant West Shanton Road Cove Argyll And Bute G84 0NW
Installation of air source heat pump and 10x roof mounted solar PV panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2024-12-16
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A brief summary of Cove in Argyll and Bute
Cove is a picturesque village located on the south-western coast of the Rosneath Peninsula, along the shores of Loch Long in Argyll and Bute, western Scotland. Its scenic location offers a unique blend of coastal and rural planning opportunities, making it a noteworthy area for potential development and community projects. It sits within the Argyll and Bute district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cove a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cove 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 Cove
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Cove. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Cove.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Cove slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cove were full planning applications (11), tree works (8), listed building and heritage (5). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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