How long do planning decisions take near Culcabock?

The average planning decision time near Culcabock is 48 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 Culcabock?

The planning approval rate near Culcabock is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Culcabock?

The most common type of planning application near Culcabock is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Culcabock?

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Culcabock, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Culcabock, Highland.

Highland · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Culcabock are administered by Highland Council. View the full Highland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Culcabock

Culcabock is a historic hamlet in the Highland Council Area, now integrated as a suburb of Inverness, situated approximately one mile from the city centre. Nestled next to a prominent golf course and the Fluich Street roundabout, Culcabock offers a unique blend of residential and recreational spaces, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development opportunities.

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
LSOA: Inverness Crown and Haugh - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Culcabock.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Culcabock based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Culcabock.

26/01944/FUL - 26 Drumossie Avenue Inverness IV2 3SH
Erection of extension (amended design to 24/04705/FUL)
Status: Undecided | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-05-09
- 88 Drakies Avenue Inverness IV2 3SD
Demolish existing garage and erection of extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-08-02
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- Drakies Cottage 53 Old Perth Road Inverness IV2 3UP
Erection of extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-08-02
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- 20 Sycamore Crescent Inverness IV2 3SA
Conversion of garage to garden room ancillary use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-06-09
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- Tesco Inshes Retail Park Inverness IV2 3TW
Installation of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) camera
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-09-17
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- Offices 42 Culcabock Road Inverness IV2 3XQ
Change of use of ground floor to hot food takeaway and erection of flue
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Culcabock in Highland

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

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Planning Activity in Culcabock

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Culcabock. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Culcabock may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Culcabock were full planning applications (6). Full planning applications account for 86% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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