Midfield, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Midfield, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
About Midfield
Midfield is a remote hamlet located on the north coast of Sutherland within the Highland Council Area, situated a mile south of Tormade Point and just over a mile north of Talmine. Known as a crofting settlement, it is part of the Melness area and lies 4 miles from the A838 and 5 miles from the larger settlement of Tongue. The presence of Achininver Beach and its lodge enhance Midfield's appeal for potential planning applications in this scenic region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- LSOA: Sutherland North and West - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Midfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Midfield.
- 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 Midfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Midfield.
- - Land 25M SE Of 193 Midfield Talmine
Siting of a static caravan
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-05-28
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A brief summary of Midfield in Highland
Midfield is a remote hamlet located on the north coast of Sutherland within the Highland Council Area, situated a mile south of Tormade Point and just over a mile north of Talmine. Known as a crofting settlement, it is part of the Melness area and lies 4 miles from the A838 and 5 miles from the larger settlement of Tongue. The presence of Achininver Beach and its lodge enhance Midfield's appeal for potential planning applications in this scenic region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Midfield a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Midfield 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 Midfield
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Midfield.
The most common application types near Midfield were outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- 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.