Nairn, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nairn, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · Town
About Nairn
Nairn is a town and former royal burgh located in the Highland Council area of Scotland, approximately 17 miles (27 km) east of Inverness. As an ancient fishing port and market town, it sits at the mouth of the River Nairn where it meets the Moray Firth, and it serves as the traditional county town of Nairnshire, making it a significant location for planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- LSOA: Nairn East - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nairn.
- 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 Nairn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Nairn.
- - The Brackla Hotel 50 Harbour Street Nairn IV12 4NU
Installation of replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 9 Burntisland Street Nairn IV12 4PB
Alterations and change of use to form dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - An Dhachaidh 6 Wellington Road Nairn IV12 4RE
Extension and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 32 King Street Nairn IV12 4PD
Erection of replacement extension and erect dormer roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 61 Society Street Nairn IV12 4NL
Installation of PVCu windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - Railway Station Cawdor Street Nairn IV12 4QS
Proposed Installation of footbridge with associated lifts and removal of existing footbridge at Nairn Station
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-03-30
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A brief summary of Nairn in Highland
Nairn is a town and former royal burgh located in the Highland Council area of Scotland, approximately 17 miles (27 km) east of Inverness. As an ancient fishing port and market town, it sits at the mouth of the River Nairn where it meets the Moray Firth, and it serves as the traditional county town of Nairnshire, making it a significant location for planning applications and developments in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Nairn a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Nairn 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 Nairn
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Nairn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Nairn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Nairn slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Nairn were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.