How long do planning decisions take near Murthly?

The average planning decision time near Murthly is 12 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Murthly?

The planning approval rate near Murthly is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Murthly?

The most common type of planning application near Murthly is tree works applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Murthly?

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Murthly, Perth and Kinross Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Murthly, Perth and Kinross.

Perth and Kinross · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Murthly are administered by Perth And Kinross Council. View the full Perth And Kinross Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Murthly

Murthly is a village located in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, nestled on the south bank of the River Tay, approximately 5 miles southeast of Dunkeld and 9.5 miles north of Perth. The area is historically notable for the Murthly Hospital, which opened in 1864 as a district asylum and was the second of its kind in Scotland, later closing in 1984. Additionally, Murthly features a stone circle within the former hospital grounds and had a railway station on the Perth and Dunkeld line until its closure in 1965, making it a point of interest for those researching local planning applications and historical sites.

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Area Information

Admin district: Perth and Kinross
Parliamentary constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens
LSOA: Amulree and Dunkeld - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Murthly.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Murthly based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Murthly in Perth and Kinross

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

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Planning Activity in Murthly

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Murthly. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 12 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Murthly may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 12 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Murthly were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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