Kincorth, Aberdeen City Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kincorth, Aberdeen City.
Aberdeen City · Scotland · settlement
About Kincorth
Kincorth is a suburb situated to the south of Aberdeen, Scotland, renowned for its designation as the garden estate of the city. The area's development plan, which emerged from a 1936 design competition, was crafted by architects Robert Gardner-Medwin, Denis Winston, and Clifford Holliday. Kincorth features the Kincorth Hill Nature Reserve, affectionately known as the Gramps, and is served by Lochside Academy, making it a desirable location for families and nature enthusiasts alike.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- LSOA: Banchory-Devenick and Findon - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kincorth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kincorth.
- 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 Kincorth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Kincorth.
- - Ghillies Lair Restaurant Great Southern Road Aberdeen AB12 5XA
Installation of AC condensers, concrete plinth and freezer unit, bull sculpture, roof edge protection, kitchen ventilation, rooflight infill, installation and extension of fencing, replacement entranc
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 18 Faulds Crescent Aberdeen AB12 5QR
Change of use of flat to HMO (House in Multiple Occupation)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Abbotswell Primary School Faulds Gate Aberdeen AB12 5QX
Proposed replacement of existing fencing to playground area
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 66 Abbotswell Drive Aberdeen AB12 5QN
Change of use from dwellinghouse to short term let accommodation with maximum occupancy of 6 people
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Former Kincorth Academy (Site 4 To The North Of Cairngorm Drive And South Of Kincorth Circle), Kincorth Aberdeen
Redevelopment of site to form social rented housing comprising 39 units including roads, landscaping and associated infrastructure (amendments to design, reconfiguration of site layout and reduction i
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Former Kincorth Academy (Site 5 To The North Of Cairngorm Drive And West Of Auldearn Place), Kincorth Aberdeen
Redevelopment of site to form social rented housing comprising 45 units including roads, landscaping and associated infrastructure (amendments to design, reconfiguration of site layout and reduction i
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 11 Caiesdykes Road Aberdeen AB12 5ER
Change of use from flat to HMO (House in Multiple Occupation)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Kincorth in Aberdeen City
Kincorth is a suburb situated to the south of Aberdeen, Scotland, renowned for its designation as the garden estate of the city. The area's development plan, which emerged from a 1936 design competition, was crafted by architects Robert Gardner-Medwin, Denis Winston, and Clifford Holliday. Kincorth features the Kincorth Hill Nature Reserve, affectionately known as the Gramps, and is served by Lochside Academy, making it a desirable location for families and nature enthusiasts alike.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kincorth a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kincorth 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 Kincorth
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Kincorth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kincorth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Kincorth were full planning applications (10), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 10 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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