Search Elphin planning applications
5 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Elphin · updated daily · Highland Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Viewhill 418 Knockan Elphin Lairg IV27 4HHAwaiting decisionUse of property as short-term letReceived 28 Jul 202626/03101/CLE
- Land 95M SW Of Keeper's Cottage Knockan ElphinApprovedApplication for approval of matters specified in conditions 2 (i, ii, iii, iv, v), 3 (i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi), 4 (i, ii), 5 (ii), 6, 7 of permission 22/03222/PIP (erection of house and garage/shed)Received 16 Oct 2025Decided 16 Jan 202625/03701/MSC
- Land 120M West Of Keeper's Cottage Knockan ElphinApprovedApplication for approval of matters specified in conditions of permission 22/03224/PIP (erection of house and garage/shed)Received 16 Oct 2025Decided 16 Jan 202625/03703/MSC
- Land 90M SW Of Keeper's Cottage Knockan ElphinApprovedApplication for approval of matters specified in conditions 1-8 of permission 22/03223/PIP (erection of house and garage/shed)Received 14 Oct 2025Decided 16 Jan 202625/03704/MSC
- Land 970M North Of Ledbeg House ElphinAwaiting decisionPeatland restoration schemeReceived 7 May 202525/01669/PNO
Planning in Elphin
Only 3 decisions near Elphin in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Elphin in the last 24 months, from Highland Council's planning register.
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Around Elphin
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IV27 58 applications in the last 12 months
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About Elphin
Elphin is a charming crofting township located in Assynt, Sutherland, approximately 15 miles north of Ullapool. The village features essential amenities such as a telephone box, a post box, a tearoom, and accommodation options including a small caravan site and self-catering facilities. Although Assynt Primary School closed in 2001, its building has been repurposed as a community hall managed by the Elphin Ledmore and Knockan Community Association, providing a hub for local activities.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Elphin 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 (May 2026). This makes Elphin 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, Elphin 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 Elphin, 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 Elphin.