Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
About Gardenstown
Gardenstown is a quaint coastal village situated 8.7 miles east of Banff in Aberdeenshire, northeastern Scotland. Nestled within the civil parish of Gamrie, the village boasts scenic coastal views and a rich history, making it an intriguing location for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- LSOA: Gardenstown and King Edward - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gardenstown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gardenstown.
- 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 Gardenstown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Gardenstown.
- - Hillcrest 151 High Green Gardenstown Banff AB45 3YN
Erection and Realignment of Boundary Wall, Fence, Decking and Painting of Exterior (Retrospective), Re-roofing of Outbuildings and Erection of Replacement Boundary Fence
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Garages At Harbour Lane Gardenstown Aberdeenshire
Proposed Cladding of Roof and Walls
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Fordyce Institute Gamrie Brae Gardenstown AB45 3YJ
Alterations, Extension and Change of Use of Former Surgery to Form Dwellinghouse, Formation of Balcony and Erection of Garage/Store (Amended Design and Layout to Planning Permission Reference APP/2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Durham Jail Harbour Road Gardenstown Banff Aberdeenshire
Erection of Building for Use as Shop/Salon (Class 1A) and Upper Floor Residential Flat
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Gardenstown in Aberdeenshire
Gardenstown is a quaint coastal village situated 8.7 miles east of Banff in Aberdeenshire, northeastern Scotland. Nestled within the civil parish of Gamrie, the village boasts scenic coastal views and a rich history, making it an intriguing location for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gardenstown a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gardenstown 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 Gardenstown
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Gardenstown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Gardenstown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gardenstown were full planning applications (8), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (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, 9 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.