Muirhead, Angus Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Muirhead, Angus.

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About Muirhead

Muirhead is a small village located in Angus, Scotland, just west of Dundee. It is adjacent to Birkhill and serves as a tranquil residential area, making it an attractive option for those considering planning applications in this picturesque part of the country.

District: Angus

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Area Information

• Admin district: Dundee City
• Parliamentary constituency: Dundee Central
• LSOA: Balgay - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Muirhead.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Muirhead based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Muirhead.

1. - 65 Sidlaw Gardens Birkhill Dundee DD2 5RG
   External alterations to dwellinghouse
   Status: Undecided | Council: Angus | Date: 2026-05-04
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2. - Craigmarra 129 Coupar Angus Road Muirhead Dundee DD2 5QN
   Proposed first floor extension at rear of house
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2024-08-21
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3. - Pyotdykes Farm Birkhill Dundee DD2 5QQ
   Change of use from Former Yard Area and Associated Buildings to Domestic Storage Use
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2023-09-15
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4. - Roslin 135 Coupar Angus Road Muirhead Dundee DD2 5QN
   Change of use of land to Garden Ground and Erection of Boundary Fence
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Angus | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Muirhead in Angus

Muirhead is a small village located in Angus, Scotland, just west of Dundee. It is adjacent to Birkhill and serves as a tranquil residential area, making it an attractive option for those considering planning applications in this picturesque part of the country. It sits within the Angus district.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Muirhead 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 Muirhead

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Muirhead. The average decision time was 65 days.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Muirhead slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Muirhead were full planning applications (6). Full planning applications account for 86% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Dronley planning applications
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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.