Keiss, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Keiss, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
About Keiss
Keiss is a picturesque fishing village located at the northern end of Sinclair's Bay, nestled on the east coast of Caithness within Scotland's Highland Council area. Its coastal setting and local economy centered around fishing make it a unique area for planning applications, particularly those related to maritime activities and residential developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- LSOA: Wick South - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Keiss.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Keiss.
- 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 Keiss based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Keiss.
- - Land 30M SW Of New House Mid Keiss Keiss
Erection of house and formation of access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - Land 25M NW Of South View Upper Keiss Road Keiss
Erection of house and formation of access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Keiss in Highland
Keiss is a picturesque fishing village located at the northern end of Sinclair's Bay, nestled on the east coast of Caithness within Scotland's Highland Council area. Its coastal setting and local economy centered around fishing make it a unique area for planning applications, particularly those related to maritime activities and residential developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Keiss a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Keiss 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 Keiss
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Keiss.
The most common application types near Keiss were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.
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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.