How long do planning decisions take near Culkein?

The average planning decision time near Culkein is 140 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 Culkein?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Culkein?

The most common type of planning application near Culkein is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Culkein?

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Culkein, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Culkein, Highland.

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About Culkein

Culkein Stoer is a secluded former fishing village located on the picturesque Bay of Culkein in Assynt, within the Sutherland region of the Scottish Highlands. As part of the Highland council area, this remote community offers a unique landscape that may be of interest for planning applications related to conservation, tourism, or residential development.

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
LSOA: Sutherland South - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Culkein.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Culkein based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Culkein.

- Land 260M West Of Aros Culkein Stoer
Erection of agricultural store (class 18)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-04-02
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- Land 100M South Of Dhunan 232 Culkein Stoer
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-07-01
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- Land 260M West Of Aros Culkein Stoer
Erection of agricultural building and formation of track
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Culkein in Highland

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

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Planning Activity in Culkein

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Culkein. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 140 days.

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

With an average of 140 days, decisions near Culkein take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Culkein were outline applications (2).

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

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