Folla Rule, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Folla Rule, Aberdeenshire.

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About Folla Rule

Folla Rule is a hamlet in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, notable for its historical significance, including the site of the 1376 chapel of St Rule. The area features St George's Episcopal Church, constructed in 1796 and later converted into a house, alongside a classical rectory built in 1800, distinguished by its red sandstone dressings and rectangular fanlight. This blend of historical architecture makes Folla Rule a point of interest for planning applications related to heritage and development in the region.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Aberdeenshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Gordon and Buchan
• LSOA: Fyvie-Rothie - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Folla Rule.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Folla Rule based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Folla Rule.

1. - Backhill Of Meikle Folla Rothienorman AB51 8UY
   Change of Use and Conversion, Alterations and Extension of Steading to form Dwellinghouse (Class 9)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-06-22
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2. - Land At Backhill Of Smiddyburn Rothienorman Aberdeenshire AB51 8UY
   Erection of Dwellinghouse
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2018-08-08
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3. - Craigshannoch Cottage Folla Rule Rothienorman Aberdeenshire AB51 8UN
   Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2015-10-05
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4. - Smiddyburn Rothienorman Aberdeenshire AB51 8UP
   Erection of Dwellinghouse
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2015-04-07
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5. - Land At Backhill Of Smiddyburn Folla Rule Rothienorman Aberdeenshire AB51 8UY
   Conversion of Steading to form Dwellinghouse and Erection of Garage
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2015-03-17
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6. - Smiddyburn Quarry Folla Rula Rothienorman AB51 5HQ
   Continued Mineral Extraction and Proposed Extension Including Recycling of Imported Waste and Site Restoration
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2014-09-04
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7. - Craigshannoch House Folla Rule Rothienorman Inverurie AB51 8UN
   Erection of Detached Garage
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2013-06-25
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8. - Craigshannoch House Folla Rule Rothienorman Inverurie AB51 8UN
   Erection of Garage
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2013-04-05
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A brief summary of Folla Rule in Aberdeenshire

Folla Rule is a hamlet in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, notable for its historical significance, including the site of the 1376 chapel of St Rule. The area features St George's Episcopal Church, constructed in 1796 and later converted into a house, alongside a classical rectory built in 1800, distinguished by its red sandstone dressings and rectangular fanlight. This blend of historical architecture makes Folla Rule a point of interest for planning applications related to heritage and development in the region.

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

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