Lower Dounreay, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Dounreay, Highland.

Highland · Scotland · settlement

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

About Lower Dounreay

Lower Dounreay is a small settlement located on the north coast of Caithness in the Highland region of Scotland, situated along the A836 road, approximately nine miles west of Thurso. The area is notable for housing two major nuclear establishments, making it significant for any planning applications or developments related to energy and infrastructure in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
LSOA: Caithness North West - 07

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Dounreay.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lower Dounreay based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Lower Dounreay in Highland

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

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