Johnshaven, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Johnshaven, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Johnshaven are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Johnshaven

Johnshaven is a picturesque coastal village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated along the North Sea, approximately 16 miles south of Aberdeen. The nearby Milton Ness, just two miles southwest, features striking red sandstone cliffs, adding to the area's natural beauty and potential for development. This scenic location may attract interest for planning applications related to residential and commercial projects.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Angus
• Parliamentary constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens
• LSOA: Montrose South - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Johnshaven.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Johnshaven.

• 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 Johnshaven based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Johnshaven.

1. TRE/2026/0029 · Received: Wed 10 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2026 - Lathallan School Johnshaven Montrose DD10 0HN
   Tree Works
   Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-10
2. - Lathallan School Johnshaven Montrose DD10 0HN
   Tree Works
   Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-10
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3. - 14 Milnes Wynd Johnshaven Aberdeenshire DD10 0JB
   Installation of Air Source Heat Pump
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-05-06
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4. - 8 Castle Street Johnshaven Montrose DD10 0ER
   Demolition of Summerhouse and Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse Erection of 1.1m Protective Barrier
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Johnshaven in Aberdeenshire

Johnshaven is a picturesque coastal village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated along the North Sea, approximately 16 miles south of Aberdeen. The nearby Milton Ness, just two miles southwest, features striking red sandstone cliffs, adding to the area's natural beauty and potential for development. This scenic location may attract interest for planning applications related to residential and commercial projects.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Johnshaven a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Johnshaven 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 Johnshaven

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Johnshaven. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Johnshaven.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Johnshaven were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 30% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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