Montrose, Angus Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Montrose, Angus.
Angus · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Montrose are administered by Angus Council. View the full Angus Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Montrose
Montrose is a town and former royal burgh located in Angus, Scotland, positioned 28 miles north of Dundee and 37 miles south of Aberdeen. Nestled between the North and South Esk rivers, it is the northernmost coastal town in Angus, historically known for its natural harbour and trade in skins, hides, and cured salmon during medieval times. This rich maritime heritage may influence current planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 12,100 (2016)
District: Angus
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Area Information
- Admin district: Angus
- Parliamentary constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens
- LSOA: Lunan - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Montrose.
- 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 Montrose based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
253 planning applications found near Montrose.
- 26/00392/LBC - 58 High Street Montrose DD10 8DB
Listed building consent for installation of a defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to external walls
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-07-10 - 26/00380/FULL - 39 Palmerston Street Montrose DD10 8HR
Change of use from residential to short term let
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-07-07 - 26/00325/FULL - Lyndale House 56 High Street Montrose DD10 8JF
Alterations to existing dwelling to form five short-term let units
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-07-06 - 26/00324/LBC - Lyndale House 56 High Street Montrose DD10 8JF
Internal Alterations to Building
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-07-06 - 26/00275/LBC - 7 George Street Montrose DD10 8EN
Replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/00330/FULL - 116 High Street Montrose DD10 8JE
Change of use of premises to form caf� (ground floor) and games shop (basement) with games play area
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 116 High Street Montrose DD10 8JE
Change of use of premises to form café (ground floor) and games shop (basement) with games play area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/00294/FULL - 15 George Street Montrose DD10 8EN
Change of use to form a Pilates and Yoga Studio
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-05-14 - - 15 George Street Montrose DD10 8EN
Change of use to form a Pilates and Yoga Studio
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - 26/00206/FULL - 11 Erskine Street Montrose DD10 8HL
Proposed change of use from residential to short term let
Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 7 George Street Montrose DD10 8EN
Replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - 21 Balmain Street Montrose DD10 8BG
Change of use from a residential flatted property to a short term let
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 11 Erskine Street Montrose DD10 8HL
Proposed change of use from residential to short term let
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 14 Ramsay Street Montrose DD10 8BS
Change of use from residential to short term let
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Montrose Academy Academy Square Montrose DD10 8HU
Replacement of admin building roof, single glazed windows and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Old Pier Montrose Harbour Wharf Street Montrose
Demolition of the Category C Listed Old Pier at Montrose Harbour
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 17 Panmure Place Montrose DD10 8ER
Proposed change of use from residential property to short term let
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 15 Erskine Street Montrose DD10 8HL
Change of use from residential flat to short term let
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 3A Erskine Place Montrose DD10 8HJ
Change of use of residential flat to short term let
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Flat 1/1 77 High Street Montrose DD10 8QZ
Change of use from residential dwelling to short-term holiday let
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-12-17
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A brief summary of Montrose in Angus
Montrose is a town and former royal burgh located in Angus, Scotland, positioned 28 miles north of Dundee and 37 miles south of Aberdeen. Nestled between the North and South Esk rivers, it is the northernmost coastal town in Angus, historically known for its natural harbour and trade in skins, hides, and cured salmon during medieval times. This rich maritime heritage may influence current planning applications and developments in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 12,100 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Angus district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Montrose a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Montrose 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 Montrose
In the last 24 months, 92 planning applications were submitted near Montrose. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Montrose.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Montrose were full planning applications (57), listed building and heritage (15), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 80 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (22% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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