How long do planning decisions take near Craighead?

The average planning decision time near Craighead is 74 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 Craighead?

The planning approval rate near Craighead is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Craighead?

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

How can I track planning applications near Craighead?

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Craighead, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Craighead, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Gordon and Buchan
LSOA: Insch, Oyne and Ythanwells - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Craighead.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Craighead based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Craighead.

- Dunbennan Cairnborrow Huntly AB54 4UR
Erection of Agricultural Building
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-05-07
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A brief summary of Craighead in Aberdeenshire

Craighead is a settlement located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Craighead. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 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 Craighead.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Craighead were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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