Hill of Fearn, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hill of Fearn, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Hill of Fearn are administered by Highland Council. View the full Highland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hill of Fearn
Hill of Fearn is a quaint village located near Tain in the Easter Ross region of the Highland council area of Scotland. Its proximity to Tain makes it a notable spot for potential planning applications, as the area is characterized by its rural charm and community-focused developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- LSOA: Seaboard - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hill of Fearn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hill of Fearn.
- 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 Hill of Fearn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
65 planning applications found near Hill of Fearn.
- - Site At Rhynie Road, Hill Of Fearn, Tain
Erection of 3 houses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-10-06
View full details - - Fearn Hotel Hill Of Fearn Tain IV20 1TJ
Part Change of Use of Hotel to form Shop
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-09-26
View full details - - Plot 2 To East Of Claggan Muldearg Road Hill Of Fearn
Erection of 2 houses (semi detached)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2020-12-23
View full details - - Plot 1 To West Of Claggan Muldearg Road Hill Of Fearn
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2020-12-23
View full details - - Fearn Hall Hill Of Fearn
Change of use from village hall to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2020-08-16
View full details - - Land 35M NE Of Old Schoolhouse Fearn
Erection of two houses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-08-09
View full details - - Holly Cottage Hill Of Fearn Tain IV20 1TJ
Alterations to replace mono-pitch roof with pitched roof on extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-01-06
View full details - - Hamilton House Fearn Tain IV20 1TL
Installation of biomass boiler, shed and base (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2015-06-30
View full details - - Creations Studio Post Office House Main Road Hill Of Fearn Tain IV20 1SS
Erection of studio for use as dressmaking business. Provision of signage (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2013-09-19
View full details - - Culkein Hill Of Fearn Tain IV20 1TJ
Erection of House
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2012-05-21
View full details - - Glynswood Main Road Hill Of Fearn Tain IV20 1SS
Erection of extension, decking & glazed balustrading
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2012-04-25
View full details - - Farquhar House Fearn Tain IV20 1TL
Extension of house and porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2012-04-17
View full details - - Farquhar House Fearn Tain IV20 1TL
Extension of house and porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Highland | Date: 2012-04-17
View full details - - Fearn Farm Fearn Tain IV20 1TL
Screening request - Installation of a single C&F Green Energy 50ks wind turbine on a 30m mast
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2011-11-23
View full details - - Fearn Mill Fearn Tain IV20 1WN
Restoration and conversion of Old Mill into residential accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2011-07-28
View full details - - Holly Cottage Hill Of Fearn Tain IV20 1TJ
Erection of extension and installation of velux window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2011-01-22
View full details - - Stairard Rhynie Road Hill Of Fearn Tain IV20 1TB
Erection of double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2010-08-07
View full details - - 3 Smith Place Hill Of Fearn Tain IV20 1TH
Proposed demolition of external stores, and erection of new kitchen / utility extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2010-04-25
View full details - - Land To West Of Culkein Hill Of Fearn
Erection of house (Approval of Reserved Matters)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2009-04-01
View full details - - 2 School Street Hill Of Fearn Tain Highland IV201SX
Erection of detached single garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2008-07-28
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A brief summary of Hill of Fearn in Highland
Hill of Fearn is a quaint village located near Tain in the Easter Ross region of the Highland council area of Scotland. Its proximity to Tain makes it a notable spot for potential planning applications, as the area is characterized by its rural charm and community-focused developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hill of Fearn a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hill of Fearn 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 Hill of Fearn
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Hill of Fearn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hill of Fearn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 102 days, decisions near Hill of Fearn 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 Hill of Fearn 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.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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