What types of planning applications are most common near Dundonnell?

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

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Dundonnell, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dundonnell, Highland.

Highland · Scotland · settlement

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

About Dundonnell

Dundonnell is a picturesque village located in Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, nestled on the southern shore of Little Loch Broom and at the base of An Teallach. Positioned along the A832 road, it lies 30 miles east of Gairloch and 13.4 miles west of Braemore Junction, making it a key point for access to the surrounding rugged landscapes and the vast "Great Wilderness." This setting offers both scenic beauty and potential opportunities for planning applications in a rural and tranquil environment.

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
LSOA: Ross and Cromarty North West - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dundonnell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dundonnell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Dundonnell.

- Land 550M SE Of The Smiddy Dundonnell
Formation of 3no. temporary construction accesses onto A832 (HVDC Beauly to Arnis Lot 3 Underground Electricity Cable Project)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-12-10
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- Eilean Darach Farm Dundonnell Garve IV23 2QW
Formation of access track
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-04-06
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- Land 1100M West Of Eilean Darach Farm Dundonnell
Erection of agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-03-08
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- Dundonnell Telephone Exchange Dundonnell Garve IV23 2QR
Erect a new 12m pole adjacent to the existing telecoms pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-10-12
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- Outdoor Training Centre Dundonnell Garve IV23 2QR
Erection of water treatment works building, pipeline and intake
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2014-05-21
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- Land To North East Of Mountain Rescue Team Base Dundonnell
Erection of connection house (building to house electrical switching equipment), formation of temporary site compound and improvements to road junction
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2013-08-16
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A brief summary of Dundonnell in Highland

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

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Planning Activity in Dundonnell

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Dundonnell.

The most common application types near Dundonnell were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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