How long do planning decisions take near Dubford?

The average planning decision time near Dubford is 61 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 Dubford?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Dubford?

The most common type of planning application near Dubford is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Dubford, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dubford, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

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

About Dubford

Dubford is a quaint village located in northern coastal Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 6 kilometres east of Macduff and south of Gardenstown along the B9031 road. The area is rich in history, with evidence of prehistoric habitation found nearby, particularly at the ancient monuments of Longman Hill and Cairn Lee, making it a site of interest for archaeological and planning considerations.

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
LSOA: Banff - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dubford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dubford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Dubford.

- Site To South-East Of Castlehill Gardenstown Gamrie Banff Aberdeenshire
Condition 1 (a) Siting, Design, Layout, External Appearance, Finishing Materials, Bin Uplift, Vehicle Parking and Turning; (b) Means of Access including Visibility Splays and vehicle lay by; (c) Lands
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-06-05
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- Findon Gardenstown Gamrie Banff AB45 3ET
Erection of Agricultural Storage Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-04-19
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- Site To South-East Of Castlehill Gardenstown
Erection of Dwellinghouse and Formation of Vehicular Access
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2021-05-28
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- Site At Findon Farm Gamrie Banff Aberdeenshire
Condition 1 ((a) Siting, Design, Layout, External Appearance, Finishing Materials, Bin Uplift, Driveways, Vehicle Parking and Turning; (b) Means of Access including Visibility Splays, Vehicle Lay-by a
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2019-07-09
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- Site At Findon Farm Gardenstown Gamrie Banff Aberdeenshire AB45 3ET
Erection of Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2019-01-23
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- Site at Findon Hill Gamrie Banff
Erection of Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2010-12-07
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- Site at Findon Hill Gamrie Banff
Erection of General Purpose Agricultural Storage Shed and Formation of Vehicular Access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2009-06-24
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- Land at Findon Hill Gamrie Banff Aberdeenshire
Erection of Agricultural Shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2009-04-16
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A brief summary of Dubford in Aberdeenshire

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

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Planning Activity in Dubford

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Dubford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

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

At 61 days on average, decisions near Dubford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Dubford were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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