How long do planning decisions take near Hough?

The average planning decision time near Hough is 59 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 Hough?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hough?

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

How can I track planning applications near Hough?

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Hough, Argyll and Bute Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hough, Argyll and Bute.

Argyll and Bute · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Hough are administered by Argyll And Bute Council. View the full Argyll And Bute Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Argyll and Bute
Parliamentary constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
LSOA: Mull, Iona, Coll and Tiree - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hough.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hough based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Hough.

- 1 Balevullin Isle Of Tiree Argyll And Bute PA77 6XD
Erection of wind turbine (17.7 metres high to blade tip)
Status: Rejected | Council: Argyll | Date: 2012-06-28
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- 1 Balevullin Isle Of Tiree Argyll And Bute
Erection of a dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2008-03-19
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- 1 Balevullin Scarinish Isle Of Tiree
Erection of Dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2005-09-07
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A brief summary of Hough in Argyll and Bute

Hough is a settlement located in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Hough. 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 Hough may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Hough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hough were outline applications (1).

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