Kylesku, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kylesku, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
About Kylesku
Kylesku is a picturesque fishing hamlet located in Sutherland, within the Scottish Highlands. The area, named after the Gaelic term Caolas Cumhann meaning "narrow strait," is situated near a channel that links Loch Glencoul and Loch Glendubh to Loch a' Chàirn Bhàin. Notably, Kylesku was home to a free ferry service until 1984, making it a historical point of interest for those exploring local planning applications and developments in this scenic region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- LSOA: Sutherland North and West - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kylesku.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kylesku.
- 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 Kylesku based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Kylesku.
- - Kylesku Bridge Car Park Scourie
Temporary siting of a catering van
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2022-02-25
View full details - - The Wood Shed Kylesku Lairg IV27 4HW
Creation of three development sites with associated access and drainage arrangements
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2021-10-20
View full details - - Land To North Of Kylesku Lodges Kylesku
Erection of house, studio/workshop, beach shelter and slipway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2021-08-23
View full details - - Kylesku Car Park Footpath Scourie
Monolith interpretation sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Highland | Date: 2021-05-22
View full details - - Land 20M South Of Kylesku Lodges Kylesku Lairg
Erection of 1 1/2 storey 3 bedroom dwelling with air source heat pump, private drainage arrangements and parking for 2 vehicles
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-06-20
View full details - - An Acarsaid Kylesku Lairg IV27 4HW
Erection of extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2014-11-04
View full details - - Kylesku Hotel Kylesku Lairg IV27 4HW
Extension to bar, extension to dining room, demolition of existing garage conversion, new one and a half storey accommodation block, new timber walkway and timber deck and replacement of septic tank
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2014-01-29
View full details - - Land 20M South Of Kylesku Lodges Kylesku Lairg
Erection of a 1.5 storey house and extension of existing access (Renewal of outline planning permission Reference 08/00012/OUTSU).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2013-09-19
View full details - - Caladh Kylesku Lairg IV27 4HW
Erection of a house using existing septic tank, which currently forms part of the common grazings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2013-04-15
View full details - - Kylesku Lodges Kylesku Lairg Highland IV27 4HW
Erection of 1.5 storey house. Extension of existing access
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2008-01-14
View full details - - Kylesku Hotel Kylesku Lairg Highland IV274HW
Erection of annexe for staff accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2007-05-11
View full details - - Land To North Of Kylesku Lodges Kylesku Highland
Erection of 1.5 storey dwelling. Improvement / upgrade of existing access. Installation of sewage treatment system with infiltration mound disposal
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2006-01-23
View full details - - Land To North Of Kylesku Lodges Kylesku Highland
Erection of 2 storey dwelling. Installation of septic tank and mounded infiltration system. Improvement / upgrade / extension of existing access (In Outline)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2005-08-03
View full details - - Kylesku Hotel Kylesku Lairg Sutherland IV27 4HW
Installation of new septic tank and alteration to existing drainage system
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2004-10-18
View full details - - Site Adjacent To A894 Kylesku Lairg Sutherland
Erection of a 2.5m x 1m Caithness flagstone sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2004-02-16
View full details - - An Caladh Kylesku Lairg Sutherland
Alteration of existing dwelling and formation of dormer windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2003-11-06
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A brief summary of Kylesku in Highland
Kylesku is a picturesque fishing hamlet located in Sutherland, within the Scottish Highlands. The area, named after the Gaelic term Caolas Cumhann meaning "narrow strait," is situated near a channel that links Loch Glencoul and Loch Glendubh to Loch a' Chàirn Bhàin. Notably, Kylesku was home to a free ferry service until 1984, making it a historical point of interest for those exploring local planning applications and developments in this scenic region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kylesku a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kylesku 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.
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