Hillside, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hillside, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Hillside are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- LSOA: Fetteresso, Netherley and Catter - 06
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hillside.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hillside.
- 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 Hillside based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Hillside.
- - 2 Cookston Cottages Cookston Road Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4PB
Formation of Access and Dropped Kerb
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - William Nicol Ltd 27 - 29 Portlethen Industrial Estate Barclayhill Place Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4PF
External Alterations Including Installation of Replacement Cladding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 35 Hillside Road Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4TQ
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - Mill Of Findon House Findon Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4RL
Alteration and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2014-06-19
View full details - - Mill Of Findon House Portlethen Aberdeen AB12 4RL
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2013-12-24
View full details - - Pumping Station Mill of Findon Portlethen Aberdeen
Upgrading of Pumping Station (Including Installation of Kiosk, Improving Odour Control System, Overhead Lifting Gantry and Underground Works)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2006-10-05
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A brief summary of Hillside in Aberdeenshire
Hillside is a settlement located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hillside a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hillside 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 Hillside
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Hillside. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hillside may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Hillside slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hillside were full planning applications (13), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 87% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.