Letham, Angus Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Letham, Angus.
Angus · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Letham are administered by Angus Council. View the full Angus Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Letham
Letham is a quaint village located in Angus, Scotland, known for its picturesque surroundings and community spirit. As a developing area, it presents various opportunities for planning applications, making it an interesting location for prospective developers and residents alike.
Population: 1,640 (2016)
District: Angus
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Area Information
- Admin district: Angus
- Parliamentary constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens
- LSOA: Forfar Central - 06
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Letham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Letham.
- 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 Letham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Letham.
- 26/00388/PPPL - 2 Woodside Road Letham Forfar DD8 2QD
Residential development and associated works including access, landscaping and open space
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-07-01 - - 2 Woodside Road Letham Forfar DD8 2QD
Residential development and associated works including access, landscaping and open space
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/00336/FULL - 3 Dundee Street Letham Forfar DD8 2PQ
Change of roof material from Carnoustie slate to corrugated metal roof sheeting
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 3 Dundee Street Letham Forfar DD8 2PQ
Change of roof material from Carnoustie slate to corrugated metal roof sheeting
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 26/00302/CLU - 7 The Square Letham Forfar DD8 2PZ
Formation of external staircase, flue, windows and external alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-05-27 - 26/00308/FULL - 13 Braehead Road Letham Forfar DD8 2PG
Proposed dormer and rear extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-05-25 - - 7 Dundee Street Letham Forfar DD8 2PQ
Change of use of building to Class 5 garage/workshop with MOT bay
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Ashmount 16 Braehead Road Letham Forfar DD8 2PG
Erection of replacement shed
Status: Permitted | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Hamelt Tearoom The Square Letham Forfar DD8 2PZ
Change of use from retail (Class 1) to residential dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-01-22
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A brief summary of Letham in Angus
Letham is a quaint village located in Angus, Scotland, known for its picturesque surroundings and community spirit. As a developing area, it presents various opportunities for planning applications, making it an interesting location for prospective developers and residents alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,640 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Angus district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Letham a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Letham 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.
Planning Activity in Letham
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Letham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Letham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Letham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Letham were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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