How long do planning decisions take near Kirkton?

The average planning decision time near Kirkton is 50 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 Kirkton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Kirkton?

The most common type of planning application near Kirkton is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kirkton?

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Kirkton, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kirkton, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Gordon and Buchan
LSOA: Durno and Chapel of Garioch - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kirkton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kirkton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Kirkton.

APP/2026/1060 · Received: Fri 19 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - Cherry Tree Cottage Premnay Insch Aberdeenshire AB52 6QH
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-22
- Cherry Tree Cottage Premnay Insch Aberdeenshire AB52 6QH
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-19
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A brief summary of Kirkton in Aberdeenshire

Kirkton is a settlement located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Kirkton

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Kirkton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

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

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kirkton were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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