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Planning in Macduff

Only 3 decisions near Macduff in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Macduff in the last 24 months, from Aberdeenshire Council's planning register.

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Postcode districts

AB44 10 applications in the last 12 monthsAB45 106 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Aberdeenshire Council

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About Macduff

Macduff is a coastal town located in the Banff and Buchan area of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, overlooking Banff Bay and the River Deveron estuary. Once a burgh, Macduff is historically notable as the last location in the UK where deep-water wooden fishing boats were constructed, making it a point of interest for those researching local heritage and planning applications related to maritime and historical developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Macduff 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, Macduff 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 Macduff, 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, 11 planning applications were submitted near Macduff.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Macduff?
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Macduff.
What types of planning applications are most common near Macduff?
The most common type of planning application near Macduff is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Macduff?
You can search and track planning applications near Macduff on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.