How long do planning decisions take near Greallainn?

The average planning decision time near Greallainn is 71 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Greallainn?

The planning approval rate near Greallainn is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Greallainn?

The most common type of planning application near Greallainn is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Greallainn?

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Greallainn, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Greallainn, Highland.

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
LSOA: Skye North West - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Greallainn.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Greallainn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Greallainn.

- Land 30M North Of 3 Grealine Culnacnock Portree Isle Of Skye
Siting of storage containers for short term letting
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-11-25
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- Half Of 3 Grealine Culnacnock Portree Isle Of Skye IV51 9JN
Erection of holiday letting unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2020-06-17
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- Half Of 3 Grealine Culnacnock Portree Isle Of Skye IV51 9JN
Erection of holiday letting unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2019-12-20
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- Land 30M North Of 3 Grealine Culnacnock Portree
demolition of existing building and erection of house and create new access from public road
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2014-10-30
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- Land North Of 4 Grealine Grealine Culnacnock Portree
Construction of single storey 1 bedroom dwelling with bedroom annexe within existing ruin.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2011-09-23
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- Land North Of 4 Grealine Grealine Culnacnock
Erection of house on site of existing ruin, formation of new access onto public road & installation of septic tank & soakaway
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2009-12-03
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- House Plot To South Of 3 Grealine Culnacnock Portree Highland
Erection of House
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2006-06-12
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- House Plot To South Of 3 Grealine Culnacnock Portree Highland
Erection of House (outline)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2004-08-05
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A brief summary of Greallainn in Highland

Greallainn is a settlement located in Highland, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Greallainn

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Greallainn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Greallainn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Greallainn were full planning applications (1). 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, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 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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