How long do planning decisions take near Heatherfield?

The average planning decision time near Heatherfield is 17 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 Heatherfield?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Heatherfield?

The most common type of planning application near Heatherfield is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Heatherfield?

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Heatherfield, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Heatherfield, Highland.

Highland · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
LSOA: Skye North East - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Heatherfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Heatherfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Heatherfield.

- Taigh Scalpaigh 6B Heatherfield Penifiler Portree Isle Of Skye IV51 9NE
Formation of agricultural access to croft
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-01-05
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- Heatherfield House 6A Heatherfield Penifiler Portree Isle Of Skye IV51 9NE
Erection of short term holiday letting unit (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-09-17
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A brief summary of Heatherfield in Highland

Heatherfield is a settlement located in Highland, Scotland.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Heatherfield 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 Heatherfield

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Heatherfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 17 days.

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

The average decision time of 17 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Heatherfield were outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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