Search Lybster planning applications
185 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Lybster · updated daily · Highland Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Land 225M SE Of Thistlebank Achastle LybsterAwaiting decisionErection of agricultural building, siting of polytunnel and storage container (Class 18)Received 27 Aug 202626/03525/PNO
- Land 180M NW Of Newlands Of Smerlie Smerlie LybsterAwaiting decisionErection of agricultural shed (class 18)Received 14 Jul 202626/03040/PNO
- Land 70M SW Of Newton Park LybsterApprovedGolticlay Wind Farm - temporary off-site junction widening between the C1053 and A99 (T) and formation of AIL over-run areaFull ApplicationReceived 20 Mar 2025Decided 17 Nov 202525/01061/FUL
- The Old Church Bruan Ulbster LybsterApprovedConversion of existing church to residential dwelling and erection of ancillary buildingFull ApplicationReceived 17 Aug 2024Decided 2 Nov 202424/03511/FUL
- Land 75M North Of Fishers Row Harbour Road LybsterApprovedErection of self contained holiday cabin with septic tank and soakawayFull ApplicationReceived 15 Nov 2023Decided 22 Mar 202423/05434/FUL
Planning in Lybster
Only 2 decisions near Lybster in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lybster in the last 24 months, from Highland Council's planning register.
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Around Lybster
Postcode districts
KW3 7 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Highland Council
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About Lybster
Lybster is a coastal village located on the east coast of Caithness in northern Scotland. Historically significant as a major herring fishing port in the 19th century, the area offers a unique blend of heritage and potential for planning applications, particularly in sectors related to tourism and conservation.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lybster a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lybster 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Lybster, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Lybster.
The most common types were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).