Craighouse, Argyll and Bute Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Craighouse, Argyll and Bute.
Argyll and Bute · Scotland · settlement
About Craighouse
Craighouse, the capital of Jura in Argyll and Bute, is a small village located on the sheltered east coast of the island, at the southern end of Small Isles Bay along the Sound of Jura. With a population of 113 recorded in 1971, this quaint settlement serves as a focal point for planning applications and developments in the area. Its scenic location and community-oriented atmosphere make it an interesting site for potential residential and commercial projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Argyll and Bute
- Parliamentary constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- LSOA: Whisky Isles - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Craighouse.
- 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 Craighouse based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Craighouse.
- - Mo Dhachaidh Craighouse Isle Of Jura Argyll And Bute PA60 7XR
Change of use of land for temporary siting of container for commercial purposes (bakery) - retrospective
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - Isle Of Jura Distillery Co Craighouse Isle Of Jura Argyll And Bute PA60 7XT
Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) for the conversion of unheated storage room into a heated staff welfare room and adjacent store
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Argyll | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - Isle Of Jura Distillery Co Craighouse Isle Of Jura Argyll And Bute PA60 7XT
Demolition of warehouse 2, erection of boiler house for the installation of new pellet boiler, formation of hardstanding area to situate wood pellet handling equipment including silo's, conveyors and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2023-09-05
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A brief summary of Craighouse in Argyll and Bute
Craighouse, the capital of Jura in Argyll and Bute, is a small village located on the sheltered east coast of the island, at the southern end of Small Isles Bay along the Sound of Jura. With a population of 113 recorded in 1971, this quaint settlement serves as a focal point for planning applications and developments in the area. Its scenic location and community-oriented atmosphere make it an interesting site for potential residential and commercial projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Craighouse a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Craighouse 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 Craighouse
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Craighouse. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Craighouse may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Craighouse slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Craighouse 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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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