Macduff, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Macduff, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · Town
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- LSOA: Macduff - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Macduff.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Macduff.
- 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 Macduff based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Macduff.
- - 6 - 8 Duff Street Macduff Aberdeenshire AB44 1TL
Change of Use of Former Shop (Class 1A) to Residential (Class 9)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 9 Union Road Macduff Aberdeenshire AB44 1UD
Internal Alterations to Install Replacement Radiators
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - 6-8 Duff Street Macduff AB44 1TL
Change of Use of Former Shop (Class 1) to Flat (Class 9) (Renewal of Planning Permission APP/2020/1577)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Fairfield 20 Buchan Street Macduff Aberdeenshire AB44 1TD
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-06-23
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A brief summary of Macduff in Aberdeenshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Macduff a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Macduff
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Macduff. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 15 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Macduff may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 15 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Macduff were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (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, 3 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.