Dalwhinnie, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dalwhinnie, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
About Dalwhinnie
Dalwhinnie is a quaint village situated in the Scottish Highlands, nestled at the head of Glen Truim and near the north-east end of Loch Ericht, on the fringes of Cairngorms National Park. With a small population of approximately 80 residents, it is also near key geographical markers considered to be the centre of Scotland, making it a unique location for potential planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- LSOA: Lochaber East and North - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dalwhinnie.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dalwhinnie.
- 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 Dalwhinnie based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Dalwhinnie.
- - Truim Cottage 2 Truim View Dalwhinnie PH19 1AH
Use of property as short term letting unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-06-23
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A brief summary of Dalwhinnie in Highland
Dalwhinnie is a quaint village situated in the Scottish Highlands, nestled at the head of Glen Truim and near the north-east end of Loch Ericht, on the fringes of Cairngorms National Park. With a small population of approximately 80 residents, it is also near key geographical markers considered to be the centre of Scotland, making it a unique location for potential planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dalwhinnie a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dalwhinnie 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 Dalwhinnie
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Dalwhinnie. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 12 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dalwhinnie may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 12 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dalwhinnie were amendments (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.
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