How long do planning decisions take near Kingussie?

The average planning decision time near Kingussie is 16 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Kingussie?

The planning approval rate near Kingussie is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kingussie?

The most common type of planning application near Kingussie is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kingussie?

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Kingussie, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kingussie, Highland.

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About Kingussie

Kingussie is a quaint town located in the Badenoch and Strathspey ward of the Highland council area in Scotland. Situated alongside the A9 road, the town's main street follows the old A9 route, which was bypassed in 1979. Kingussie lies 42 miles south of Inverness, 12 miles from Aviemore, and just 3 miles north of Newtonmore, making it a strategic location for potential planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
LSOA: Badenoch and Strathspey South - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kingussie.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kingussie based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Kingussie.

- Arden House Newtonmore Road Kingussie Highland PH21 1HE
Erection of 2m high fence & installation of railings on wall
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2026-04-20
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- The Firs Middle Terrace Kingussie Highland PH21 1EY
Use of property as short term let and house
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2026-02-24
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- Dunlorn Green Lane Kingussie Highland PH21 1JU
Replacement garage
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2026-02-23
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- The Co-operative Food 24 High Street Kingussie Highland PH21 1HR
Installation of external plant
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2025-06-25
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- Homewood Lodge Newtonmore Road Kingussie Highland PH21 1HD
Use of property as short term let
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2025-04-02
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- Tigh Ura Gynack Street Kingussie Highland PH21 1EL
Erection of ramp
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2024-05-15
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- Inspire Dental Gynack Street Kingussie Highland PH21 1EL
Erection of extension (amendment to 22/03035/FUL)
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2024-04-17
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- Kingussie Railway Station Ruthven Road Kingussie Highland PH21 1EN
Erection of accessible bridge, with associated lifts, connecting platforms and removal of existing footbridge
Status: Referred | Type: Heritage | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2023-06-23
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- Land NE Of Osprey Hotel Ruthven Road Kingussie
Installation of public drinking water top up tap (water refill station)
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2023-05-19
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- Kingussie Railway Station Ruthven Road Kingussie Highland PH21 1EN
Installation of footbridge with associated lifts and removal of existing footbridge
Status: Referred | Type: Heritage | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2023-03-30
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A brief summary of Kingussie in Highland

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

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Planning Activity in Kingussie

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Kingussie. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 16 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kingussie may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 16 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kingussie were full planning applications (11), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 92% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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