Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Gardenstown are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: Portsoy, Fordyce and Cornhill - 04
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
148 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 - - Durham Jail Harbour Road Gardenstown Banff
Erection of Building for Use as Shop (Class 1A) and Upper Floor Residential Flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-03-17
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 - - Gardenstown New Church The Green Gardenstown Banff AB45 3YY
Alterations and Extension to Church
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - Site To North Of Knowhead Gardenstown Aberdeenshire
Erection of Dwellinghouse and Domestic Shed, Formation of Vehicular Access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Salmon Bothy New Ground Gardenstown Aberdeenshire
Alterations, Extension and Part Change of Use of Workshop to Dwellinghouse, Formation of Balcony and Installation of Flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-03-08
View full details - - Workshop/Store New Ground Gardenstown Aberdeenshire
Alterations, Extension and Change of Use of Workshop (Class 5) to Form Retail Shop (Class 1A) and Upper Floor Residential Flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-02-23
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
View full details - - Fordyce Institute Gamrie Brae Gardenstown Aberdeenshire AB45 3YJ
Alterations, Extension and Change of Use of Former Surgery to Form Dwellinghouse, Formation of Balcony and Erection of Garage/Store
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 4 Harbour Lane Gardenstown Aberdeenshire AB45 3WR
Alterations to Dwellinghouse and Formation of Balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-12-07
View full details - - Site Adjacent To 23 Troup View Gardenstown Aberdeenshire
Erection of Dwellinghouse (Amended Design to Planning Permission Reference APP/2023/0213)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-09-28
View full details - - Land North East To Morven View Road Gardenstown Aberdeenshire
Erection of 4 Dwellinghouses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-08-25
View full details - - Stores New Ground Gardenstown Aberdeenshire
Change of Use and Alterations from Disused Fish Processing Premises to Dwellinghouse (Amended Design to APP/2013/3697)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-07-31
View full details - - 1 Castlehill Drive Gardenstown Banff Aberdeenshire AB45 3YG
Alterations to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-03-28
View full details - - 9 Castlehill Drive Gardenstown Banff AB45 3YG
Alterations to Dwellinghouse to Form Balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-03-01
View full details - - Site Adjacent To 23 Troup View Gardenstown Banff
Erection of Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-02-08
View full details - - Site To North Of Knowhead Gardenstown Aberdeenshire
Condition 1 ((a) Siting, Design, Layout, External Appearance, Finishing Materials, Bin Uplift, Driveway, Vehicle Parking and Turning; (b) Means of Access including Visibility Splays; (c) Landscaping S
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2022-07-08
View full details - - Bay View Harbour Road Gardenstown Aberdeenshire AB45 3YR
Installation of Replacement Windows and Solar Panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2021-08-25
View full details - - 25 Castlehill Drive Gardenstown Aberdeenshire AB45 3YG
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2021-06-28
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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.
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, 11 planning applications were submitted near Gardenstown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Gardenstown slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Gardenstown were full planning applications (9), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 82% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 10 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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