How long do planning decisions take near Flushing?

The average planning decision time near Flushing is 60 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 Flushing?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Flushing?

The most common type of planning application near Flushing is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Flushing?

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Flushing, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Flushing, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
LSOA: Peterhead Links - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Flushing based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Flushing.

- Netherton Hub Land West Of Parkhills Farm Blackhills Peterhead
Discharge of Planning Conditions 5 (Offsite Landscaping), 6 (PMO), 9 (ECoW), 10 (BEMP) and 11 (Archaeology) of Planning Permission Reference APP/2024/1714 for National for Erection of a Strategic Elec
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-01-16
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- Longleys Longside Aberdeenshire AB42 3ED
Demolition of Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-01-13
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- House To The South West Longleys Longside Aberdeenshire AB42 3ED
Demolition of Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-11-21
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- Longleys Longside Aberdeenshire AB42 3ED
Demolition of Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-11-21
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- Netherton Hub Land West Of Parkhills Farm Blackhills Peterhead
Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions 2a)i, 2a)ii, 2a)iii, 2a)iv, 2a)v, 2a)vi, 2a)vii, 2a)viii, 2a)ix, 2a)x, 2a)xi, 2a)xii, 2a)xiii, 2a)xiv, 2a)xv and 2a)xvi (Lot 1 Civils) of Planning Permissio
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-10-27
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A brief summary of Flushing in Aberdeenshire

Flushing is a settlement located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Flushing 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 Flushing

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Flushing. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

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

At 60 days on average, decisions near Flushing slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Flushing were outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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