How long do planning decisions take near Memsie?

The average planning decision time near Memsie is 45 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Memsie?

The planning approval rate near Memsie is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Memsie?

The most common type of planning application near Memsie is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Memsie?

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Memsie, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Memsie, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Memsie are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Memsie

Memsie is a quaint community located near Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It features the notable Memsie Cairn on Memsie Moor, a large stone structure that has been excavated but yielded no artifacts. Additionally, the area is in proximity to Mormond Hill, which served as a significant Cold War listening post and now functions for satellite communications. The nearest church, or Kirk, is situated in the nearby village of Rathen, making Memsie a point of interest for those researching local planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
LSOA: Rosehearty, Sandhaven and Tyrie - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Memsie based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Memsie.

APP/2026/0876 · Received: Thu 21 May 2026 · Validated: Mon 25 May 2026 - Plot 29 West Croft Park 21 Westcroft Close Memsie Fraserburgh Aberdeenshire AB43 7BF
Erection of Dwellinghouse (Change of House Type to Planning Permission Reference APP/2023/0562)
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-05-25
- Plot 29 West Croft Park 21 Westcroft Close Memsie Fraserburgh Aberdeenshire AB43 7BF
Erection of Dwellinghouse (Change of House Type to Planning Permission Reference APP/2023/0562)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-05-21
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- Plot 30 West Croft Park 17 Westcroft Close Memsie Fraserburgh Aberdeenshire AB43 7BF
Erection of Dwellinghouse (Amended House Design to Planning Permission Reference APP/2023/0562)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-26
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- West Sinclairhills Memsie Fraserburgh AB43 7AL
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-12-02
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- Plots 7, 8 And 9 West Croft Park Land To The North Of Cairn Close Cairn Close Memsie Fraserburgh Aberdeenshire
Erection of 3 Dwellinghouses and Associated Infrastructure (Change of House Types of Planning Permission APP/2023/0562)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-10-14
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- Plots 5 And 6 2 And 3 Memsie Meadows Memsie Fraserburgh Aberdeenshire AB43 7AN
Erection of 2 Dwellinghouses and Formation of Vehicular Access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-01-31
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A brief summary of Memsie in Aberdeenshire

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

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Planning Activity in Memsie

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Memsie. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Memsie may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Memsie were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 80% 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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