Huntly, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Huntly, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · Town
About Huntly
Huntly is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, formerly referred to as Milton of Strathbogie. With a population of approximately 4,460, Huntly is home to the historic Huntly Castle and is surrounded by the settlements of Keith and Rothiemay. The town and the district of Gordon are named after a family that has roots in the Border country, making it a notable area for planning applications and local development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Gordon and Buchan
- LSOA: Clashindarroch - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Huntly.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Huntly.
- 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 Huntly based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Huntly.
- - Number 30 28 - 30 The Square Huntly AB54 8BR
Internal Alterations (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - The Beeches Deveron Road Huntly AB54 8DU
Pruning of Copper Beech Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Number 30 28 - 30 The Square Huntly AB54 8BR
Formation of Window and Installation of Hanging Sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-11-18
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 10 Meadow Street Huntly AB54 8DD
Change of Use of Building and Site from Storage (Class 6) to Commercial Mechanical Garage (Class 5) (Retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-11-18
View full details - - 3 Castle Street Huntly Aberdeenshire AB54 8BP
Alterations and Subdivision of Existing Dwellinghouse (Class 9 Houses) to 2 Flats (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Huntly in Aberdeenshire
Huntly is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, formerly referred to as Milton of Strathbogie. With a population of approximately 4,460, Huntly is home to the historic Huntly Castle and is surrounded by the settlements of Keith and Rothiemay. The town and the district of Gordon are named after a family that has roots in the Border country, making it a notable area for planning applications and local development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Huntly a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Huntly 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 Huntly
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Huntly. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Huntly maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 73 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 Huntly were full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 69% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 12 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.