Search Downies planning applications
35 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Downies · updated daily · Aberdeenshire Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 1 Hillhead Steading Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4QPAwaiting decisionErection of ShedReceived 28 Sep 2026APP/2026/1505
- 18 Aspen Way Portlethen AB12 4ULAwaiting decisionAlterations and Extension to DwellinghouseFull Planning PermissionReceived 24 Apr 2026APP/2026/0703
- Land At England Farm Old Coast Road Old Portlethen Portlethen AB12 4NTApprovedErection of 2 DwellinghousesFull Planning PermissionReceived 27 May 2025Decided 28 Aug 2025APP/2025/0858
- Hillhead Farmhouse Old Portlethen Road Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4QPApprovedAlterations and Extension to DwellinghouseFull Planning PermissionReceived 14 Sep 2020Decided 30 Oct 2020APP/2020/1780
- 7 Craigmarn Road Old Portlethen Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4QRApprovedErection of Garage, Retaining Wall and Formation of AccessFull Planning PermissionReceived 15 Feb 2019Decided 12 Jun 2019APP/2019/0346
Planning in Downies
Only 2 decisions near Downies in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Downies in the last 24 months, from Aberdeenshire Council's planning register.
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Around Downies
Postcode districts
AB12 105 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Aberdeenshire Council
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About Downies
Downies is a picturesque cliff-top village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, overlooking Cammachmore Bay. Originally a fishing community, it has transitioned into a primarily residential area that serves as a dormitory for nearby Aberdeen. This shift in demographics may influence local planning applications, particularly in residential development and infrastructure projects.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Downies area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Downies a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Downies 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Downies, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Downies.
The most common types were full planning applications (3).