Search Nairn planning applications
35 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Nairn · updated daily · Highland Council
Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 26 Union Street Nairn IV12 4PSAwaiting decisionInstallation of replacement windowsReceived 9 Nov 202626/04936/PNO
- 3 Marine Cottages Marine Road Nairn IV12 4EAAwaiting decisionUse of property as short term letting unitReceived 20 Oct 202626/04440/CLE
- Saorsa Victoria Street Nairn IV12 4HHAwaiting decisionErection of porch and extensionReceived 16 Oct 202626/04578/FUL
- Hay Lodge 8 Crescent Road Nairn IV12 4NBAwaiting decisionChange of use from guest house (Class 7) to aparthotel (Sui Generis)Received 28 Sep 202626/03237/FUL
- Land 60M NW Of Sainsbury's NairnAwaiting decisionSiting of retail podReceived 18 Sep 202626/03626/FUL
Planning in Nairn
Only 9 decisions near Nairn in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Nairn in the last 24 months, from Highland Council's planning register.
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Around Nairn
Postcode districts
IV12 46 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Highland Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Nairn area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Nairn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Nairn, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Nairn.
The most common types were outline applications (5), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).