Huntly, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Huntly, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Huntly are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: Auchterless and Monquhitter - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
9 planning applications found near Huntly.
- APP/2026/0858 · Received: Tue 19 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 21 May 2026 - Feoladair House 28 - 30 Deveron Street Huntly AB54 8BZ
Installation of Replacement Door
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-05-21 - - Feoladair House 28 - 30 Deveron Street Huntly Aberdeenshire AB54 8BZ
Installation of Replacement Door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 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 - - 10 Seton Drive Huntly AB54 8DJ
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-08-29
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
View full details - - Alexander Burnett MSP 8 Castle Street Huntly Aberdeenshire AB54 8BP
Installation of CCTV Camera and Alarm (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-07-07
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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, 27 planning applications were submitted near Huntly. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Huntly maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Huntly slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Huntly were full planning applications (13), tree works (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 15 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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