Insch, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Insch, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
About Insch
Insch is a village situated in the Garioch region of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 28 miles (45 km) from Aberdeen. Known for its rural charm, Insch offers potential opportunities for planning applications in both residential and commercial developments within its growing community.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Gordon and Buchan
- LSOA: Insch, Oyne and Ythanwells - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Insch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Insch.
- 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 Insch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
206 planning applications found near Insch.
- - Site To South West Of Muirhead House Muiryheadless Road Insch Business Park Insch AB52 6TS
Erection of Storage Shed (Class 6)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - Valden 3 Drumrossie Street Insch AB52 6LB
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 26 Whitehall Road Insch Aberdeenshire AB52 6NG
Erection of Domestic Cabin
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - Primary Substation Insch Aberdeenshire
Alterations and Extension to Switch Room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-01-15
View full details - - Site To South Of Muirhead House Muiryheadless Road Insch Business Park Insch AB52 6TS
Erection of 4 Storage Sheds (Class 6)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - St Drostan's Episcopal Church 52 Commerce Street Insch Aberdeenshire AB52 6JB
Repair Works
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - Muiryheadless Road Insch Business Park Insch Aberdeenshire
Formation of Access Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-04-03
View full details - - 14 Greenhall Avenue Insch Aberdeenshire AB52 6HG
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2022-07-13
View full details - - 84 Denwell Road Insch Aberdeenshire AB52 6LH
Alterations and Dormer Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2022-06-21
View full details - - Rossachan 1 Western Road Insch Aberdeenshire AB52 6JR
Erection of Garden Shed, Deck and Fence (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2022-06-13
View full details - - Plot 2 Drumrossie Insch
Erection of Dwellinghouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2022-04-14
View full details - - Plot 1 Drumrossie Insch
Erection of Dwellinghouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2022-04-14
View full details - - 60 Denwell Road Insch Aberdeenshire AB52 6LH
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2021-08-25
View full details - - Bank House 7 High Street Insch Aberdeenshire AB52 6JE
Conversion of Bank (Ground Floor) to Form Part of Existing Dwellinghouse and Alterations and Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2021-04-05
View full details - - Fernbank 55 Commerce Street Insch Aberdeenshire AB52 6JB
Erection of Decking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2020-08-18
View full details - - 22A High Street Insch AB52 6JF
Alterations and Extension to Dormer of First Floor Flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2020-01-14
View full details - - 5 Alexander Street Insch Aberdeenshire AB52 6JH
Erection of Porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2019-11-13
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Bennachie Leisure Centre Market Street Insch
Erection of Nursery with associated Parking, Service Yard, Outdoor Play Area, Landscaping and Footpath
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2019-10-18
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Craigendarroch George Street Insch AB52 6JL
Erection of 2 Dwellinghouses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2018-10-12
View full details - - Garage Martin Road Insch Aberdeenshire AB52 6JD
Erection of 2 Flats
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2018-09-10
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A brief summary of Insch in Aberdeenshire
Insch is a village situated in the Garioch region of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 28 miles (45 km) from Aberdeen. Known for its rural charm, Insch offers potential opportunities for planning applications in both residential and commercial developments within its growing community.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Insch a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Insch 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 Insch
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Insch. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Insch may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 72 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 Insch were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 88% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications was submitted.
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