Lochinver/Loch an Inbhir, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lochinver/Loch an Inbhir, Highland.

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Planning applications in Lochinver/Loch an Inbhir 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: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
• LSOA: Sutherland North and West - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lochinver/Loch an Inbhir.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lochinver/Loch an Inbhir.

• 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 Lochinver/Loch an Inbhir based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Lochinver/Loch an Inbhir.

1. - Canisp Road Loch Inver IV27 4LH
   Upgrade of the existing Canisp Road to 3.0m wide including the addition of a 2m footpath, two passing places and the formation of Area A2 access junction
   Status: Undecided | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-03-31
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2. - Lochinver Village Hall Lochinver Lairg IV27 4JY
   Ramp extension and replacement of ATM
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-12-10
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3. - Assynt Glebe Lochinver Lairg IV27 4LH
   Erect 10no dwellings
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-11-15
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4. - 25 Main Street Lochinver
   Change of use of Highland Council service point to residential dwelling
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-10-14
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A brief summary of Lochinver/Loch an Inbhir in Highland

Lochinver/Loch an Inbhir is a settlement located in Highland, Scotland.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lochinver/Loch an Inbhir 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 Lochinver/Loch an Inbhir

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Lochinver/Loch an Inbhir.

The most common application types near Lochinver/Loch an Inbhir were full planning 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 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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Related Planning Guides

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• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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