How long do planning decisions take near Elrick?

The average planning decision time near Elrick is 69 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 Elrick?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Elrick?

The most common type of planning application near Elrick is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Elrick?

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Elrick, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Elrick, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

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About Elrick

Elrick is a quaint village located on the A944 road, approximately 7.5 miles west of Aberdeen, Scotland. Its name, derived from Gaelic, refers to a place historically associated with deer hunting. As a notable locality, Elrick may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the surrounding Aberdeenshire region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
LSOA: Westhill Central - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Elrick.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Elrick based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Elrick.

- 16 Brimmond Drive Westhill Aberdeenshire AB32 6SZ
Erection of Garage and Domestic Workshop
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-04-27
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- Totalenergies E & P UK Ltd Skene Westhill Aberdeenshire AB32 6JZ
Display of Illuminated Signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-12
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- Peregrine House Peregrine Road Westhill Aberdeen AB32 6JL
Alterations to Building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-11
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- Peregrine House Mosscroft Avenue Westhill Industrial Estate Westhill Aberdeenshire AB32 6JQ
Erection of 49 Affordable Houses and Associated Infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-04-29
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- Peregrine House Mosscroft Avenue Westhill Industrial Estate Westhill AB32 6JQ
Demolition of Office Building and Erection of 45 Affordable Houses and Associated Infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Alatas Enterprise House Enterprise Drive Westhill Industrial Estate AB32 6TQ
Erection of Boundary Fence (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-02-05
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A brief summary of Elrick in Aberdeenshire

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

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Planning Activity in Elrick

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Elrick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

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

At 69 days on average, decisions near Elrick slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Elrick were full planning applications (10), outline applications (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 6 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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