Cowie, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cowie, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Cowie are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cowie
Cowie is a historic fishing village located in Kincardineshire, Scotland, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. Now largely integrated into the town of Stonehaven, Cowie had an estimated population of 2,720 in 2020, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- LSOA: Newtonhill - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cowie.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cowie.
- 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 Cowie based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Cowie.
- - 18 Cowie Mill Cowie Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 3BH
Installation of Door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - APP/2026/1177 · Received: Thu 09 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 09 Jul 2026 - 18 Cowie Mill Cowie Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 3BH
Installation of Door
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-07-09 - APP/2026/1044 · Received: Wed 17 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - Lyleston 44 Robert Street Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 2DJ
Installation of Replacement Windows in Relation to Prior Notification APP/2026/0613
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-18 - - Lyleston 44 Robert Street Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 2DJ
Installation of Replacement Windows in Relation to Prior Notification APP/2026/0613
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Mains Of Cowie Cowie Stonehaven AB39 3RE
Alterations to Dwellinghouse and Internal Alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Pitgaveny Baird Street Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 2SP
Pruning of 16 Sycamore Trees
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Fetteresso Church Bath Street Stonehaven AB39 2DH
Building Repair Works (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 55 Ann Street Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 2DB
Felling of Lawson Cypress Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Latrigg Baird Terrace Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 2SQ
Alterations to Dwellinghouse and Formation of External Stairs
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Ardlui Slug Road Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 2DU
Erection of Replacement Gate
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Strathurie 19 Urie Crescent Stonehaven AB39 2DY
Tree Works
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 3 Bath Street Stonehaven AB39 2DH
Alterations to Dwellinghouse to Form New Window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 2 Mineralwell View Stonehaven AB39 3LA
Erection of Shed and Relocation of Fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - The Co-operative David Street Stonehaven AB39 2AL
Installation Of 3 Non-Illuminated ACM Panel Signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Greystones 33 Slug Road Stonehaven AB39 2DU
Felling of Larch Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - Balquhidder 41 Slug Road Stonehaven AB39 2DU
Pruning of Laurel Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - Ardlui Slug Road Stonehaven AB39 2DU
Felling of Cedar Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - Beach Pavilion Hall Cowie Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 2RD
Erection of Bike Store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 9 Rodney Street Stonehaven AB39 2AS
Part Change of Use of Dwellinghouse (Class 9) to Gallery/Shop (Class 1A) and Installation of Replacement Door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Cowie in Aberdeenshire
Cowie is a historic fishing village located in Kincardineshire, Scotland, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. Now largely integrated into the town of Stonehaven, Cowie had an estimated population of 2,720 in 2020, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cowie a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cowie 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 Cowie
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Cowie. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cowie may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Cowie slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cowie were full planning applications (23), listed building and heritage (12), tree works (8). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 31 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
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