How long do planning decisions take near Lochaline / Loch Àlainn?

The average planning decision time near Lochaline / Loch Àlainn 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 Lochaline / Loch Àlainn?

The planning approval rate near Lochaline / Loch Àlainn is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lochaline / Loch Àlainn?

The most common type of planning application near Lochaline / Loch Àlainn is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lochaline / Loch Àlainn?

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Lochaline / Loch Àlainn, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lochaline / Loch Àlainn, Highland.

Highland · Scotland · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
LSOA: Lochaber West - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lochaline / Loch Àlainn.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lochaline / Loch Àlainn.

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 Lochaline / Loch Àlainn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Lochaline / Loch Àlainn.

- Land 40M SW Of St Andrew's Lochaline Morvern
Erection of 3 houses with associated access and services (amended proposal from 23/05865/PIP)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-01-22
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- The Old Post Office Building Lochaline Morvern Oban PA80 5XT
Conversion to 2no dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-09-16
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A brief summary of Lochaline / Loch Àlainn in Highland

Lochaline / Loch Àlainn is a settlement located in Highland, Scotland.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lochaline / Loch Àlainn 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 Lochaline / Loch Àlainn

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Lochaline / Loch Àlainn. 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 Lochaline / Loch Àlainn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Lochaline / Loch Àlainn slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lochaline / Loch Àlainn were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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