How long do planning decisions take near Kirktown of Fetteresso?

The average planning decision time near Kirktown of Fetteresso is 65 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 Kirktown of Fetteresso?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Kirktown of Fetteresso?

The most common type of planning application near Kirktown of Fetteresso is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Kirktown of Fetteresso, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kirktown of Fetteresso, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

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

About Kirktown of Fetteresso

Kirktown of Fetteresso, located near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire's Kincardine and Mearns planning area, is a charming village renowned for its well-preserved stone houses and the historic Church of St. Ciaran, complete with an adjacent graveyard. The village is set along the picturesque Carron Water and is bordered by the notable Fetteresso Castle, a listed building. Additionally, the nearby Fetteresso Estate has yielded significant archaeological discoveries from the Bronze Age, highlighting the area's rich historical significance.

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
LSOA: Stonehaven North - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kirktown of Fetteresso.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kirktown of Fetteresso based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Kirktown of Fetteresso.

APP/2026/1027 · Received: Mon 15 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - 19 Malcolm's Way Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 2ST
Extension to Dwellinghouse Including Installation of Flue and Formation of Steps
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-18
- 19 Malcolm's Way Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 2ST
Extension to Dwellinghouse Including Installation of Flue and Formation of Steps
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-15
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- Kirktown Garden Centre Fetteresso Stonehaven AB39 3UP
Alterations and Extension to Garden Centre and Associated Ground Works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-19
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- 38 Malcolm's Way Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 2ST
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-12-13
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A brief summary of Kirktown of Fetteresso in Aberdeenshire

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

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Planning Activity in Kirktown of Fetteresso

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Kirktown of Fetteresso. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

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

At 65 days on average, decisions near Kirktown of Fetteresso slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Kirktown of Fetteresso were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1). 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, 5 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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