Golspie, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Golspie, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
About Golspie
Golspie is a coastal village and parish located in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, nestled beneath the prominent Ben Bhraggie. With a population of approximately 1,350, it offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community charm, making it an appealing area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- LSOA: Sutherland East - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Golspie.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Golspie.
- 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 Golspie based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
53 planning applications found near Golspie.
- - Golspie Area Youth Centre East Millicent Avenue Golspie KW10 6TL
Installation of door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-07-24
View full details - - Voluntary Groups East Sutherland Alba Main Street Golspie KW10 6TG
Change of use from office to residential
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - Sandgarth Hynds Lane Main Street Golspie KW10 6TF
Erection of balcony on existing flat roof and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-02-14
View full details - - Kirkland Ltd 95 Main Street Golspie KW10 6TG
Change of use from computer shop to coffee roasting and retail unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-11-22
View full details - - Golspie Youth Centre And Community Education Office Golspie
Replacement of existing mansard and flat roof with pitched metal roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2021-01-27
View full details - - Moray View Main Street Golspie KW10 6TQ
Alterations and change of use from house to shop including installation of sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2020-11-27
View full details - - Rothlyn Main Street Golspie KW10 6TQ
Part change of use of garden ground to business use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2019-08-05
View full details - - Land 10M SW Of Car Park Fountain Road Golspie
Erection of 8m pole with 3 no. antenna and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Highland | Date: 2018-04-12
View full details - - Fountain Road Car Park Fountain Road Golspie KW10 6TH
Erection of 10m tall smart metering pole with 1no Omni antenna at 11.15m and associated works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Highland | Date: 2018-03-09
View full details - - 1 Lindsay Street Golspie KW10 6TN
Extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-08-31
View full details - - Land 50M SW Of Shore Car Park Main Street Golspie
Installation of three items of outdoor fitness equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2015-09-01
View full details - - Offices At Former Surgery Site East Millicent Avenue Golspie KW10 6TL
Conversion & extension to form 2 houses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2015-08-26
View full details - - Former SNH Offices Main Street Golspie KW10 6TG
Change of use of ground floor room from domestic to business use (tattoo studio)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2014-09-01
View full details - - Land 50M SW Of Shore Car Park Main Street Golspie
Erection of Sculpture/Art Installation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2014-04-29
View full details - - Plot 1 Campbells Lane Main Street Golspie
Demolition of store & erection of house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2014-02-12
View full details - - Storage Building Campbells Lane Main Street Golspie KW10 6TG
Change of use of office/store to Royal Mail sorting office
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2014-02-03
View full details - - Wilson's Buildings Main Street Golspie KW10 6TG
Proposed alterations and extension to existing house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2013-11-21
View full details - - Craigmhor Main Street Golspie KW10 6RA
Erection of extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2013-07-25
View full details - - Achindour Main Street Golspie KW10 6TQ
Formation of a utility room extension to the existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2013-03-26
View full details - - Police Houses Main Street Golspie
Change of use from former police station to residential house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2013-03-18
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A brief summary of Golspie in Highland
Golspie is a coastal village and parish located in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, nestled beneath the prominent Ben Bhraggie. With a population of approximately 1,350, it offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community charm, making it an appealing area for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Golspie a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Golspie 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 Golspie
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Golspie. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Golspie may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Golspie take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Golspie were full planning applications (9). Full planning applications account for 100% 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 was submitted.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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