Montrose, Angus Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Montrose, Angus.
Angus · Scotland · Town
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: Montrose South - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Montrose.
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
17 planning applications found near Montrose.
- - 29 Palmerston Street Montrose DD10 8HR
Proposed change of use from residential to short-term holiday let
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 14 Ramsay Street Montrose DD10 8BS
Change of use from residential to short term let
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-03-11
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 - - 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: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Dock Buildings Erskine Street Montrose
Proposed formation of car parking, vehicle entrance and external works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 4 St Peter's Place Montrose DD10 8PL
Alteration and extension of existing building to extend existing retail unit, formation of new vehicle entrance, works for the positioning of parcel locker units and recycling vending machine, and gen
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Warehouse Caledonia Street Montrose DD10 8HP
Internal and external alterations to existing building including formation of new rear extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Warehouse And Yard Ferry Road Montrose DD10 8DX
Proposed telecommunications installation. Proposed EE/H3G 30.m FLI ATS 1300 lattice tower with 4m headframe on 6.85 x 6.85m x 1.2m deep reinforced concrete base. Max config load: 6no. antenna aperture
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Angus | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - 58 High Street Montrose DD10 8DB
Listed building consent for installation of downpipe
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Angus | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - 182B High Street Montrose DD10 8PH
Replacement of slate on eastern pitch of roof with new slate, replacement of existing lead roof in singly ply membrane, removal of two disused chimneys, replacement dormer & second floor windows and i
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Angus | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 182B High Street Montrose DD10 8PH
Replacement of slate on eastern pitch of roof with new slate, replacement of existing lead roof in singly ply membrane, removal of two disused chimneys and replacement dormer & second floor windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 79 High Street Montrose DD10 8QY
Proposed change of use of four flats from residential to short term let use
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 58 High Street Montrose DD10 8JF
Advertisement of the following types : Fascia Sign, Projecting Sign and ATM surround
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Angus | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 132 - 140 High Street Montrose DD10 8JB
Advertisement of the following types : Fascia Sign
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Advertising | Council: Angus | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - Yard 79 Ferry Street Montrose
Proposed change of use and extension of Customs House, Grain Store, and Corner Block to accommodate offices and ancillary works including formation of parking areas
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 12 India Lane Montrose DD10 8PN
Proposed change of use from residential property to Short-Term Let property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2023-09-19
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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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Montrose. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Montrose may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 96 days, decisions near Montrose take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Montrose were full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 58% 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, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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