How long do planning decisions take near Fortrose?

The average planning decision time near Fortrose is 47 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 Fortrose?

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

How can I track planning applications near Fortrose?

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Fortrose, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fortrose, Highland.

Highland · Scotland · Town

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

About Fortrose

Fortrose is a historic town and former royal burgh located on the Black Isle in the Highland council area of Scotland, approximately six miles northeast of Inverness. The town features the remains of a 13th-century cathedral and is famously linked to the Brahan Seer. Additionally, Chanonry Point, a nearby headland along the Moray Firth, attracts visitors for its excellent dolphin spotting opportunities, making it a notable area for potential planning applications related to tourism and heritage conservation.

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
LSOA: Black Isle Fortrose and Avoch - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fortrose.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Fortrose based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Fortrose.

- Land 150M NW Of Leaways 9 High Street Fortrose
Erect dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-11-15
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A brief summary of Fortrose in Highland

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

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Planning Activity in Fortrose

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Fortrose. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

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

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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