What types of planning applications are most common near Gairloch?

The most common type of planning application near Gairloch is listed building consent applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Gairloch, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gairloch, Highland.

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About Gairloch

Gairloch is a vibrant village and community located on the shores of Loch Gairloch in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. As a popular summer tourist destination, it boasts a golf course, museum, various accommodations, and a range of local amenities, including shops and takeaway restaurants. Gairloch also features a leisure centre with sports facilities and is a key stop on the North Coast 500 route, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to tourism and community development.

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
LSOA: Ross and Cromarty South West - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gairloch.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gairloch based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Gairloch.

- Old Police Station Gairloch IV21 2BP
Replacement doors and extract ventilation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-03-03
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A brief summary of Gairloch in Highland

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

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Planning Activity in Gairloch

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Gairloch.

The most common application types near Gairloch were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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