Inshes, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Inshes, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Inshes are administered by Highland Council. View the full Highland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Inshes
Inshes is a developing residential area located in the east of Inverness, Scotland's capital of the Highlands and one of Europe’s fastest-growing cities. While some homes date back a few decades, most were constructed after 2003, with ongoing developments from reputable builders like Barratt and Tulloch Homes. The neighbourhood predominantly features semi-detached houses, complemented by a selection of detached homes and flats, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and residential investments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- LSOA: Inverness Smithton - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Inshes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Inshes.
- 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 Inshes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Inshes.
- - Easterfield Sites 2 And 4 Inverness IV2 5BB
Construction of new roads and footpaths
Status: Undecided | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 11 West Park Avenue Inverness IV2 5JP
Erect extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Inshes in Highland
Inshes is a developing residential area located in the east of Inverness, Scotland's capital of the Highlands and one of Europe’s fastest-growing cities. While some homes date back a few decades, most were constructed after 2003, with ongoing developments from reputable builders like Barratt and Tulloch Homes. The neighbourhood predominantly features semi-detached houses, complemented by a selection of detached homes and flats, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and residential investments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Inshes a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Inshes 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 Inshes
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Inshes. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Inshes may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Inshes were full planning applications (3), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.