Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross.
Perth and Kinross · Scotland · settlement
About Dunkeld
Dunkeld, located in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, is a picturesque town known for its historic cathedral and strategic position along the River Tay, opposite Birnam. Often referred to as the "Gateway to the Highlands," Dunkeld is well-connected by the Dunkeld & Birnam railway station on the Highland Main Line and lies approximately 25 kilometres north of Perth along the A9 road, which now bypasses the town. This unique location makes Dunkeld an attractive area for planning applications, particularly for projects that leverage its scenic beauty and accessibility to the Highlands.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Perth and Kinross
- Parliamentary constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens
- LSOA: Amulree and Dunkeld - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dunkeld.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunkeld.
- 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 Dunkeld based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
355 planning applications found near Dunkeld.
- - 6 Lairds Inn Court Dunkeld PH8 0AR
Change of use of flat to short-term holiday let accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Inver Braan Little Dunkeld Dunkeld PH8 0AD
Erection of a garage/store/ancillary accommodation unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Sundial House Brae Street Dunkeld PH8 0BA
Erection of shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Land 380 Metres South East Of Polney Lodge Dunkeld PH8 0HU
Erection of reception building, formation of high ropes course and parking area, siting of 4 shipping containers for use as reception, storage and toilets for a temporary period, demolition of buildin
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - Flat 4 23 Atholl Street Dunkeld PH8 0AR
Alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 2nd Floor Left 1 Brae Street Dunkeld PH8 0BA
Change of use from flat to short-term let accommodation unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 11 The Cross Dunkeld PH8 0AN
Change of use and alterations to former office to flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 11 The Cross Dunkeld PH8 0AN
Alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - 2nd Floor Right 1 Brae Street Dunkeld PH8 0BA
Change of use of flat to short-term let accommodation unit
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - Sundial House Brae Street Dunkeld PH8 0BA
Installation of flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - Sundial House Brae Street Dunkeld PH8 0BA
Installation of flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - Dunkeld Cathedral Cathedral Street Dunkeld PH8 0AW
Tree works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 1st Floor Left 1 Brae Street Dunkeld PH8 0BA
Change of use from flat to short term let accommodation unit (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 5 King Duncan's Place Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0QD
Extension to dwellinghouse and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - Bank House High Street Dunkeld PH8 0AJ
Alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Perth | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - Bank House High Street Dunkeld PH8 0AJ
Alterations and installation of replacement of windows (proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Perth | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - County Clays Reception Building Dunkeld
Erection of two storey extension to form ancillary retail and staff facilities
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - Glencarra 4 Atholl Gardens Dunkeld PH8 0AY
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2024-11-02
View full details - - Bank Of Scotland High Street Dunkeld PH8 0AL
Display of ATM signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Perth | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - The Craft Diner Atholl Street Dunkeld
Siting of container unit for use as hot food takeaway, formation of decking and outdoor seating area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2024-10-03
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A brief summary of Dunkeld in Perth and Kinross
Dunkeld, located in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, is a picturesque town known for its historic cathedral and strategic position along the River Tay, opposite Birnam. Often referred to as the "Gateway to the Highlands," Dunkeld is well-connected by the Dunkeld & Birnam railway station on the Highland Main Line and lies approximately 25 kilometres north of Perth along the A9 road, which now bypasses the town. This unique location makes Dunkeld an attractive area for planning applications, particularly for projects that leverage its scenic beauty and accessibility to the Highlands.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dunkeld a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dunkeld 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 Dunkeld
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Dunkeld. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Dunkeld.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Dunkeld slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Dunkeld were full planning applications (27), listed building and heritage (7), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 60% 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, 44 smaller schemes 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 38 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 3 applications
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