Newtonmore, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newtonmore, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Newtonmore are administered by Highland Council. View the full Highland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Newtonmore
Newtonmore is a vibrant village in Badenoch, Highland, with a population of around 1,100 residents. Situated just a few miles from the geographical center of Scotland, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting area for planning applications and development projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- LSOA: Lochaber East and North - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newtonmore.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newtonmore.
- 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 Newtonmore based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Newtonmore.
- - Craigmore Cottage Main Street Newtonmore Highland PH20 1DR
Erection of extension
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - The Byre Main Street Newtonmore PH20 1DD
Section 42 application to remove Conditions 5 and 6 of 07/00259/FULBS (as amended)
Status: Permitted | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Lower Craggan Glen Road Newtonmore Highland PH20 1BG
Use of property as short term letting unit
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Caman House Apartment 2 Main Street Newtonmore PH20 1DD
Change of use from residential to short term let
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Land NW Of Newtonmore War Memorial Main Street Newtonmore
Erection of bicycle storage shelter
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Bruiach Cottage Church Terrace Newtonmore PH20 1DT
Use of property as short term letting unit
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - Broom Cottage Church Terrace Newtonmore Highland PH20 1DT
Use of property as short term letting unit
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Newtonmore in Highland
Newtonmore is a vibrant village in Badenoch, Highland, with a population of around 1,100 residents. Situated just a few miles from the geographical center of Scotland, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting area for planning applications and development projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Newtonmore a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newtonmore 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 Newtonmore
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Newtonmore. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Newtonmore may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Newtonmore were full planning applications (5), advertising consent (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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