How long do planning decisions take near Fort William/An Gearasdan?

The average planning decision time near Fort William/An Gearasdan is 101 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 Fort William/An Gearasdan?

The planning approval rate near Fort William/An Gearasdan is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fort William/An Gearasdan?

The most common type of planning application near Fort William/An Gearasdan is advertising, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fort William/An Gearasdan?

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Fort William/An Gearasdan, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fort William/An Gearasdan, Highland.

Highland · Scotland · Town

Planning applications in Fort William/An Gearasdan are administered by Highland Council. View the full Highland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
LSOA: Fort William South - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fort William/An Gearasdan.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fort William/An Gearasdan.

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 Fort William/An Gearasdan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Fort William/An Gearasdan.

26/01445/FUL - Land 10M NE Of Salen Banavie Fort William
Demolition of existing garage and outbuildings and erection of house (amended proposal 26/00059/FUL)
Status: Undecided | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-04-14
- McIntyre And Co 38 High Street Fort William PH33 6AT
Installation of replacement fascia sign (Cameron Square elevation)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-08-31
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- Plantation Hall 2 Young Place Plantation Fort William PH33 6HW
Erection of signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-07-15
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A brief summary of Fort William/An Gearasdan in Highland

Fort William/An Gearasdan is a Town located in Highland, Scotland.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fort William/An Gearasdan a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Fort William/An Gearasdan

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Fort William/An Gearasdan. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 days.

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

With an average of 101 days, decisions near Fort William/An Gearasdan take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Fort William/An Gearasdan were advertising consent (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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