Search Merkinch planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Merkinch · updated daily · Highland Council
- 64 Wyvis Place Inverness IV3 8DSAwaiting decisionUse of property as short term letting unitReceived 5 Nov 202626/04409/CLP
- Freewing Masts Clachnaharry Road Inverness IV3 8RAAwaiting decisionAlterations and change of use to form public visitor facility within buildingReceived 6 Oct 202626/04171/FUL
- 57 Grant Street Inverness IV3 8BPAwaiting decisionInstallation of signReceived 6 Oct 202626/03917/ADV
- Freewing Masts Clachnaharry Road Inverness IV3 8RAAwaiting decisionAlterations and formation of public visitor facilityReceived 6 Oct 202626/04194/LBC
- Units 1 And 2 24 Longman Drive InvernessAwaiting decisionChange of Use of Units 1 and 2 from Class 4 to Class 11Received 17 Sep 202626/03833/FUL
Planning in Merkinch
Only 7 decisions near Merkinch in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Merkinch in the last 24 months, from Highland Council's planning register.
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Around Merkinch
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IV3 89 applications in the last 12 monthsIV1 62 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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About Merkinch
Merkinch is a historic area in Inverness, located in the Scottish Highlands. Once an island separated from the city by the River Aban and Loch Nabon, it is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the region, making it a significant site for planning applications related to heritage and urban development.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Merkinch area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Merkinch 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, Merkinch 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 Merkinch, 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, 38 planning applications were submitted near Merkinch.
The most common types were outline applications (5), listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.