Search Forfar planning applications
12 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Forfar · updated daily · Angus Council
- Showroom And Workshop Queenswell Road Forfar DD8 3HZAwaiting decisionAdvertisement of the following types : illuminated pylon sign, three fascia signs, and window vinylReceived 4 Nov 202626/00605/ADV
- 7 Robertson Terrace Forfar DD8 3JNAwaiting decisionProposed erection of new garage and demolition of existing garage and greenhouseReceived 21 Sep 202626/00506/FULL
- 167 - 169 Castle Street Forfar DD8 3HNAwaiting decisionChange of use from retail (Class 1a) to mixed-use leisure facility comprising pool halls, darts, children's play area with associated licensed bar (Class 11)Received 15 Sep 202626/00527/FULL
- 1 West High Street Forfar DD8 1BDAwaiting decisionExternal alterations to south elevation consisting of the provision of buttress supportsReceived 2 Sep 202626/00500/LBC
- 1 West High Street Forfar DD8 1BDApprovedExternal alterations to south elevation consisting of the provision of buttress supportsReceived 2 Sep 2026Decided 23 Oct 202626/00499/FULL
Planning in Forfar
- Approved
- 88%
- 28 of 29 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Forfar in the last 24 months, from Angus Council's planning register.
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Around Forfar
Postcode districts
DD8 128 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Angus Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Forfar area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Forfar a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Forfar, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Forfar. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (19), outline applications (6), listed building and heritage (6).