Gaich, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gaich, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Gaich 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: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- LSOA: Badenoch and Strathspey North - 06
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gaich.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gaich.
- 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 Gaich based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Gaich.
- - Caorunn Cottage Dulnain Bridge Grantown-on-spey Highland PH26 3NU
Demolition of porch, erection of porch
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2024-12-04
View full details - - Caorunn Cottage Dulnain Bridge Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3NU
Demolition of porch, erection of porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-12-03
View full details - - The Cairn Distillery Craggan Dulnain Bridge Grantown-On-Spey PH26 3NU
Hazardous Substance Consent
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - Craggan Fishery And Golf Course Glenbeg Road Grantown-on-spey Highland
Erect toilet block
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - The Cairn Distillery Craggan Dulnain Bridge Grantown-On-Spey PH26 3NU
Erection of sign
Status: Referred | Type: Advertising | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - Craggan Fishery And Golf Course Grantown-On-Spey
Erect toilet block
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-03-14
View full details - - The Cairn Distillery Craggan Dulnain Bridge Grantown-On-Spey PH26 3NU
Erection of sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-03-13
View full details - - Land 86M SW Of Glengynack Dulnain Bridge Grantown On Spey
Construction of 2.5m wide shared use footway parallel to the A95, fencing, crossing point to Cairn Distillery, bus stop
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2023-12-19
View full details - - Land 200M SW Of Lower Craggan Grantown-On-Spey
Construction of 2.5m wide shared use footway parallel to the A95, fencing, crossing point to Cairn Distillery, bus stop
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-11-17
View full details - - The Cairn Distillery Craggan Dulnain Bridge Grantown On Spey PH26 3NU
Erection of sign
Status: Referred | Type: Advertising | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - The Cairn Distillery Craggan Dulnain Bridge Grantown-On-Spey PH26 3NU
Erection of sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-04-24
View full details - - Land 350M SE Of Lower Gaich Dulnain Bridge
Erection of a distillery, visitor centre, warehouse, car parking, road junction and associated infrastructure and landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2019-06-27
View full details - - Land 350M SE Of Lower Gaich Dulnain Bridge
Erection of distillery with ancillary plant, external process tank, warehousing, hardstanding, suds pond, visitor centre, conference facilities, offices, bottling site, roads and all necessary and ass
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2018-10-15
View full details - - Greenways Dulnain Bridge Highland PH26 3NU
Demolish cottage, erection of house, upgrade access
Status: Referred | Type: Outline | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2018-10-10
View full details - - Greenways Dulnain Bridge Grantown-On-Spey PH26 3NU
Demolish cottage, erection of house, upgrade access
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2018-10-10
View full details - - Land 350M SE Of Lower Gaich Dulnain Bridge
Erection of a phased development including distillery with all associated and necessary infrastructure, Visitor and retail facilites, staff and limited vistior accommodation, the development will also
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Highland | Date: 2018-07-25
View full details - - Land 350M SE Of Lower Gaich Dulnain Bridge
Erection of distillery with ancillary plant, external process tanks, warehousing, hardstanding, SUDS pond, vistor centre, conference facility, offices, bottling site, visitor accomodation, visitor and
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2018-06-08
View full details - - Lower Gaich Dulnain Bridge Grantown-On-Spey PH26 3NU
Erection of cattle shed and store
Status: Referred | Type: Other | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2009-05-14
View full details - - Lower Gaich Dulnain Bridge Grantown-On-Spey PH26 3NU
Erection of cattle shed and store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2009-05-14
View full details - - Craggan Fishery And Golf Course Grantown-On-Spey Highland
Display of advertisement
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Highland | Date: 2006-04-28
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A brief summary of Gaich in Highland
Gaich is a settlement located in Highland, Scotland.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gaich a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gaich 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 Gaich
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Gaich. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Gaich may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gaich were full planning applications (4), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications was submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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