How long do planning decisions take near Lephin?

The average planning decision time near Lephin is 78 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 Lephin?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Lephin?

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

How can I track planning applications near Lephin?

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Lephin, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lephin, Highland.

Highland · Scotland · settlement

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

About Lephin

Lephin is part of the community-owned estate of Glendale, located on the north-western coastline of the Duirinish peninsula on the Isle of Skye, within the Highland council area of Scotland. This small crofting township is surrounded by several other settlements, including Skinidin, Colbost, and Milovaig, making it a unique area for potential planning applications and community development initiatives.

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
LSOA: Skye North West - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lephin.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lephin based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Lephin in Highland

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

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Planning Activity in Lephin

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Lephin. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

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

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Lephin were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% 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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