Search John O' Groats planning applications
6 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of John O' Groats · updated daily · Highland Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Highland Council Toilet Block John O'groats Wick KW1 4YRApprovedErection of prefabricated toilet facilityReceived 6 Jul 2026Decided 15 Sep 202626/01831/FUL
- John O' Groats Play Area John O'GroatsAwaiting decisionRedevelopment of existing play area with new equipmentReceived 2 Jul 202626/02325/FUL
- 6 The Craft Centre John O'groats Wick KW1 4YRApprovedChange of use from Retail (Class 1A) to Assembly and Leisure (Class 11)Received 22 Jan 2026Decided 18 Mar 202626/00067/FUL
- Land 30M SW Of Thorvald East End John O'groatsApprovedErection of houseFull ApplicationReceived 14 Nov 2025Decided 21 Jan 202625/04346/FUL
- Land 65M East Of John O'Groats Knitwear Co John O'groatsApprovedReplacement of existing portacabin site office with new modular buildingReceived 25 Sep 2025Decided 21 Nov 202525/03185/FUL
Planning in John O' Groats
Only 4 decisions near John O' Groats in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of John O' Groats in the last 24 months, from Highland Council's planning register.
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Around John O' Groats
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KW1 46 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Highland Council
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About John O' Groats
John o' Groats is a picturesque village located 2.5 miles northeast of Canisbay in Caithness, Scotland. Renowned as a tourist destination, it marks the northeastern tip of mainland Scotland, with notable landmarks such as Dunnet Head and Duncansby Head in close proximity. This area presents unique opportunities for planning applications, given its appeal and significance within the region.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the John O' Groats area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes John O' Groats a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, John O' Groats 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near John O' Groats, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near John O' Groats.
The most common types were full planning applications (1).