How long do planning decisions take near Oban?

The average planning decision time near Oban is 49 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 Oban?

The planning approval rate near Oban is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Oban?

The most common type of planning application near Oban is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Oban?

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Oban, Argyll and Bute Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Oban, Argyll and Bute.

Argyll and Bute · Scotland · Town

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About Oban

Oban, located in the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland, is a prominent resort town and the largest settlement between Helensburgh and Fort William. Nestled in the picturesque Firth of Lorn, Oban's stunning horseshoe bay is shielded by the island of Kerrera and overlooks the Isle of Mull. During peak tourist season, the population can swell to over 24,000, making it a vibrant hub for visitors and a key area for planning applications related to tourism and development.

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Area Information

Admin district: Argyll and Bute
Parliamentary constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
LSOA: Oban South - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Oban.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Oban based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Oban.

- Land West Of 1 Benvoullin Gardens Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 5DL
Proposed felling of Beech tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-03-10
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- Flat Ground/1 2 Duncraggan Apartments Duncraggan Road Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 5DU
Certificate of Lawful Use (existing) use of property as a short term let (Argyll and Bute Ref: AR00705F)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-01-14
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- Traigh Eais Croft Road Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 5JN
Non material amendment relative to Planning Permission 25/00689/PP Installation of external stair - Material of external stair changed from steel stair with steel balustrade to concrete stair with ren
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-08-15
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- Traigh Eais Croft Road Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 5JN
Installation of external stair
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-04-29
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- Gruinard Rowan Road Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 5TQ
Demolition of dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Argyll | Date: 2024-04-26
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- Carronvale And Garden Flat Strathisla Longsdale Road Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 5JU
Change of use of 2 flats to form 2 short term let units. Applying retrospectively for ground floor flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2023-08-09
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- 7 Benvoullin Gardens Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 5DL
Proposed felling of Ash tree
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Argyll | Date: 2023-08-08
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A brief summary of Oban in Argyll and Bute

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

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Planning Activity in Oban

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Oban. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Oban.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Oban were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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