Forfar, Angus Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Forfar, Angus.
Angus · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Forfar are administered by Angus Council. View the full Angus Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Forfar
Forfar, the county town of Angus, Scotland, serves as the administrative centre for Angus Council, featuring a modern multi-million-pound office complex on its outskirts. With a population of 16,280 as of 2021, Forfar presents a dynamic environment for planning applications, bolstered by its strategic location and local governance.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Angus
- Parliamentary constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens
- LSOA: Forfar East - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Forfar.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Forfar.
- 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 Forfar based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
371 planning applications found near Forfar.
- 26/00395/LBC - 18D East High Street Forfar DD8 2EG
Proposed Internal Alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-07-07 - 26/00393/FULL - 52 Castle Street Forfar DD8 3AB
Installation of a defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 18D East High Street Forfar DD8 2EG
Proposed Internal Alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/00377/FULL - 91 Castle Street Forfar DD8 3AG
Change of use from former hairdressing salon to dog grooming salon
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 91 Castle Street Forfar DD8 3AG
Change of use from former hairdressing salon to dog grooming salon
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/00323/LBC - 80A East High Street Forfar DD8 2ET
Replacement of Carmyllie slate with Spanish slate and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/00332/PPPL - Land 50M South Of Strathview Strathview Forfar
Planning permission in principle for the erection of three dwellinghouses and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-06-04 - - 80A East High Street Forfar DD8 2ET
Replacement of Carmyllie slate with Spanish slate and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/00219/FULL - 61 East High Street Forfar DD8 2EP
Proposed installation of rooflight at the rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-05-08 - 26/00266/FULL - 95 Castle Street Forfar DD8 3AH
Proposed change of use of first floor flat to cold storage area and staff amenity facilities for existing fishmonger and poulterer business
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 95 Castle Street Forfar DD8 3AH
Proposed change of use of first floor flat to cold storage area and staff amenity facilities for existing fishmonger and poulterer business
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 61 East High Street Forfar DD8 2EP
Proposed installation of rooflight at the rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 140 East High Street Forfar DD8 2ER
Change of use from retail to hot food takeaway
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Showroom And Workshop Queenswell Road Forfar DD8 3HZ
Advertisement of the following types: Non-illuminated fascia sign and applied vinyl's
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Showroom And Workshop Queenswell Road Forfar DD8 3HZ
Change of use of part of car sales garage to Pilates studio
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 26 Archie's Park Forfar DD8 1DA
Rear extension to existing dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - Former Stables At 14 Castle Street Castle Street Forfar
Conversion of former stable building to flat and store including alterations to the building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 22 West High Street Forfar DD8 1BA
Retrospective change of use to café (Class 3) with external decking area and installation of external extraction equipment
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-03-13
View full details - - 22 West High Street Forfar DD8 1BA
Proposed installation of external extraction equipment
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-03-13
View full details - - Pavilion Queen Street Forfar DD8 3AJ
Erection of five dwellinghouses and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-02-26
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A brief summary of Forfar in Angus
Forfar, the county town of Angus, Scotland, serves as the administrative centre for Angus Council, featuring a modern multi-million-pound office complex on its outskirts. With a population of 16,280 as of 2021, Forfar presents a dynamic environment for planning applications, bolstered by its strategic location and local governance.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Forfar a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Forfar 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 Forfar
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Forfar. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Forfar.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Forfar were full planning applications (31), listed building and heritage (8), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.