Ferryhill, Aberdeen City Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ferryhill, Aberdeen City.
Aberdeen City · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Ferryhill are administered by Aberdeen City Council. View the full Aberdeen City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ferryhill
Ferryhill is a town and civil parish in County Durham, England, with a population of approximately 8,857 as of 2018. Emerging in the early 20th century, the town developed around the coal mining industry, which saw its last mine close in 1968. Strategically situated between several towns, including Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor, as well as the cathedral city of Durham, Ferryhill presents a variety of planning opportunities in a historically rich area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £102,353 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeen City
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen South
- LSOA: City Centre East - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ferryhill.
- 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 Ferryhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Ferryhill.
- - 2 Devanha Gardens West Aberdeen AB11 7UW
Works to 1no. Protected Tree; T1 - Sycamore: reduce volume/height
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 260775/TCA · Validated: Thu 02 Jul 2026 - 2 Devanha Gardens West Aberdeen AB11 7UW
Works to 1no. Protected Tree; T1 - Sycamore: reduce volume/height
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeen City | Date: 2026-07-02 - - 3 Fonthill Gardens East Aberdeen AB11 7US
Erection of single storey extension to rear including re-cladding of existing extension and erection of 1.5 storey integral garage with store to side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - 260549/DPP · Validated: Fri 15 May 2026 - 3 Fonthill Gardens East Aberdeen AB11 7US
Erection of single storey extension to rear including re-cladding of existing extension and erection of 1.5 storey integral garage with store to side
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeen City | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 8 Whinhill Gardens Aberdeen AB11 7WD
Replacement of steps and installation of handrails to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Winter Gardens Duthie Park Polmuir Road Aberdeen AB11 7TH
Erection of granite plinth, bronze bust and commemorative plaque of Mahatma Ghandi in the floral courtyard area of the David Welch Winter Gardens
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 50 Riverside Drive Aberdeen AB10 7LF
Erection of 1.5 storey extension to side with formation of front dormer and installation of flue to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 25 Murray Terrace Aberdeen AB11 7SA
Erection of single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - North Of 40 Polmuir Road Aberdeen
Installation of 9M high telecommunication pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 378 Holburn Street Aberdeen AB10 7FZ
Formation of rear driveway, erection of retaining walls external steps and all associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Aberdeen & District Angling Association Bothy Riverside Drive Aberdeen AB10 7LE
Extension to existing bothy to provide changing room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - Ground Floor Flat 30 Broomhill Road Aberdeen AB10 6HS
Change of use of flat to Short Term Let accommodation (sui generis) with maximum occupancy of 4 people
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 20 Crathie Terrace Aberdeen AB10 6BJ
Erection of single storey extension to side and rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Ferryhill in Aberdeen City
Ferryhill is a town and civil parish in County Durham, England, with a population of approximately 8,857 as of 2018. Emerging in the early 20th century, the town developed around the coal mining industry, which saw its last mine close in 1968. Strategically situated between several towns, including Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor, as well as the cathedral city of Durham, Ferryhill presents a variety of planning opportunities in a historically rich area.
Property prices in Ferryhill show an average sale price of £102,353, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ferryhill a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ferryhill 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 Ferryhill
In the last 24 months, 87 planning applications were submitted near Ferryhill. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ferryhill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Ferryhill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ferryhill were full planning applications (42), tree works (10), listed building and heritage (8). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 47 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 58 applications
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