Insh, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Insh, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Insh are administered by Highland Council. View the full Highland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Insh
Insh is a charming village located in Highland, Scotland, nestled on the east coast of the Insh Marshes in the Badenoch and Strathspey area, approximately 3.5 miles east of Kingussie. Accessible via the B970 road, which connects Kingussie to Kincraig and Aviemore, Insh is also in proximity to the A9 road running between Inverness and the Central Belt. The area features notable landmarks, including the nearby Speyside Distillery along the route to Ruthven Barracks, making it a significant location for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- LSOA: Badenoch and Strathspey South - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Insh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Insh.
- 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 Insh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
148 planning applications found near Insh.
- - Land 40M Southwest Of Woodside Insh Kingussie Highland
Erection of house (renewal of 20/02579/PIP)
Status: Referred | Type: Outline | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - Land 40M Southwest Of Woodside Insh Kingussie
Erection of house (renewal of 20/02579/PIP)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - Innisbeg Insh Kingussie Highland PH21 1NT
Use of property as short term holiday letting unit
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Innisbeg Insh Kingussie PH21 1NT
Use of property as short term holiday letting unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-03-08
View full details - - Plot 1 Land To East Of Larchfield Cottage Insh Kingussie
Erection of house
Status: Referred | Type: Outline | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2024-08-14
View full details - - Plot 2 Land 60M East Of Larchfield Cottage B970 Insh - Feshie Bridge Insh Kingussie Highland
Erection of house
Status: Referred | Type: Outline | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2024-08-14
View full details - - Plot 1 Land To East Of Larchfield Cottage Insh Kingussie
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - Plot 2 Land 60M East Of Larchfield Cottage Insh Kingussie
Erection of house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-07-25
View full details - - Juniper Bank Insh Kingussie PH21 1NT
Use of property as short term letting unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - Soillerie Insh Kingussie PH21 1NT
Use of property as short term letting unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-07-10
View full details - - Land 55M South Of Birch Cottage Insh Kingussie
Erection of house and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-04-24
View full details - - Kullberry Insh Kingussie PH21 1NU
Use of property as a short term letting unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-03-17
View full details - - Soillerie Beag Insh Kingussie PH21 1NT
Use of property as short-term holiday letting unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-03-04
View full details - - Birch Cottage B970 Insh - Feshie Bridge Insh Kingussie Highland PH21 1NU
Renovation and extension to existing timber cabin
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2023-01-11
View full details - - Birch Cottage Insh Kingussie PH21 1NU
Renovation and extension to existing timber cabin
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-12-21
View full details - - Little Birch Cabin Insh Kingussie PH21 1NU
Use of property as short term letting unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-12-05
View full details - - The Wilds Insh Kingussie Highland PH21 1NU
Change of use to Short Term Let
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2022-10-24
View full details - - The Wilds Insh Kingussie PH21 1NU
Change of use to Short Term Let
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-09-27
View full details - - Soillerie Insh Kingussie PH21 1NT
Livestock shelter
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-02-17
View full details - - Maelstrom B970 Insh - Feshie Bridge Insh Kingussie Highland PH21 1NT
Demolition, alteration and extension
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2021-12-16
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A brief summary of Insh in Highland
Insh is a charming village located in Highland, Scotland, nestled on the east coast of the Insh Marshes in the Badenoch and Strathspey area, approximately 3.5 miles east of Kingussie. Accessible via the B970 road, which connects Kingussie to Kincraig and Aviemore, Insh is also in proximity to the A9 road running between Inverness and the Central Belt. The area features notable landmarks, including the nearby Speyside Distillery along the route to Ruthven Barracks, making it a significant location for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Insh a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Insh 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 Insh
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Insh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Insh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Insh were outline applications (6), full planning applications (3).
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications was submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
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