Crovie, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crovie, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Crovie are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Crovie
Crovie is a quaint village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, established in the 18th century when maritime transport was essential for accessing the mainland. As the smallest and most secluded of the Buchan cliff-foot fishing villages, Crovie features a unique layout of houses, predominantly arranged gable-end to the sea, offering a distinct coastal character that may influence local planning considerations.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- LSOA: Aberchirder and Whitehills - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Crovie.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crovie.
- 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 Crovie based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Crovie.
- APP/2026/0975 · Received: Fri 05 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 09 Jun 2026 - 10 Crovie Village Gardenstown Aberdeenshire AB45 3JQ
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse (Amended Design to Planning Permission APP/2025/0910)
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-09 - APP/2026/0974 · Received: Fri 05 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 09 Jun 2026 - 10 Crovie Village Gardenstown Aberdeenshire AB45 3JQ
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse (Amended Design to Planning Permission APP/2025/0909)
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-09 - - 10 Crovie Village Gardenstown Aberdeenshire AB45 3JQ
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse (Amended Design to Planning Permission APP/2025/0909)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 10 Crovie Village Gardenstown Aberdeenshire AB45 3JQ
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse (Amended Design to Planning Permission APP/2025/0910)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 45 Crovie Village Gardenstown Aberdeenshire AB45 3JQ
Internal and External Alterations to Dwellinghouse and Installation of Railing
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 45 Crovie Village Gardenstown AB45 3JQ
Installation of Replacement Doors and Alterations to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 10 Crovie Village Gardenstown Aberdeenshire AB45 3JQ
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse (Amended Design to Planning Permission APP/2024/0575)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - 10 Crovie Village Gardenstown Aberdeenshire AB45 3JQ
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse (Amended Design to Planning Permission APP/2024/0574)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - 10 Crovie Village Gardenstown Banff AB45 3JQ
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-04-10
View full details - - 10 Crovie Village Gardenstown Aberdeenshire AB45 3JQ
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse (Amended Design to Planning Permission APP/2023/1713)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-04-10
View full details - - 10 Crovie Village Gardenstown Aberdeenshire AB45 3JQ
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-09-13
View full details - - 10 Crovie Village Gardenstown Aberdeenshire AB45 3JQ
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-09-13
View full details - - 5 Crovie Village Gardenstown Aberdeenshire AB45 3JQ
Formation of Bay Window
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2020-03-27
View full details - - 5 Crovie Village Gardenstown Aberdeenshire AB45 3JQ
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2020-03-26
View full details - - Crovie Viewpoint To Morven View Road Gardenstown
Formation of Pedestrian Footpath
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2018-05-01
View full details - - Site At Crovie Viewpoint Crovie Banff
Siting of Public Art
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2016-09-20
View full details - - 14 Crovie Banff AB45 3JQ
Replacement Roof and Replacement of 4 no. Rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2013-02-11
View full details - - 14 Crovie Banff AB45 3JQ
Replacement Roof and Replacement of 4 no. Rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2013-02-11
View full details - - 16 Crovie Banff AB45 3JQ
Formation of 3 no. New Windows Openings and External Shutters; Installation of 4 no. Replacement Rooflights; Replacement Roof Finish to Lower Extension;
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2012-07-25
View full details - - 16 Crovie Banff AB45 3JQ
Formation of 3 no. New Windows Openings with Sash & Case Frames and External Shutters; Installation of 4 no. Replacement Rooflights; Replacement Roof Finish to Lower Extension; Internal Alterations to
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2012-07-25
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A brief summary of Crovie in Aberdeenshire
Crovie is a quaint village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, established in the 18th century when maritime transport was essential for accessing the mainland. As the smallest and most secluded of the Buchan cliff-foot fishing villages, Crovie features a unique layout of houses, predominantly arranged gable-end to the sea, offering a distinct coastal character that may influence local planning considerations.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Crovie a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Crovie 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 Crovie
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Crovie. 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 Crovie may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Crovie slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Crovie were full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 69% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 14 medium-scale applications was submitted.
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