Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen City Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen City.
Aberdeen City · Scotland · settlement
About Old Aberdeen
Old Aberdeen, once a distinct burgh established as a burgh of barony in 1489, is now a part of Aberdeen city in Scotland. Incorporated into the city through the Aberdeen Corporation Act of 1891, it remains a recognized community council area, making it a relevant location for planning applications and local governance.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeen City
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen North
- LSOA: Tillydrone - 06
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Aberdeen.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Aberdeen.
- 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 Old Aberdeen based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Old Aberdeen.
- - 73E Dunbar Street Aberdeen AB24 3UA
Replacement of front elevation white timber casement windows with white PVCu tilt and turn windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - St Ninian's Episcopal Church King Street Aberdeen AB24 1SJ
Installation of 34 solar (PV) panels to the roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - The Barn 80 St Machar Drive Aberdeen AB24 3RX
Works to 1no. Protected Tree: T1 - Pinus Sylvestris: Removal
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 57 School Drive Aberdeen AB24 1TH
Formation of driveway to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 51 School Drive Aberdeen AB24 1TH
Erection of a single-storey domestic garden shed to rear (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 84 School Drive Aberdeen AB24 1TA
Change of use from office to a residential flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - St Peter's Rc Primary School 74 Dunbar Street Aberdeen AB24 3UJ
Existing white-painted, timber framed, single-glazed sash and case windows to west elevation to be replaced with double-glazed mid-grey polyester powder coated aluminium casement units with top hung a
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - St Peter's Rc Primary School 74 Dunbar Street Aberdeen AB24 3UJ
Change of use from class 4 (office) to class 10 (primary school), erection of extension including installation of replacement doors, creation and removal of door openings and fencing, gates, bin store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Flats A-F 44 Don Street Old Aberdeen Aberdeen AB24 1UU
Installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 627 King Street Aberdeen AB24 1SA
Erection of single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - 51 Don Street Old Aberdeen Aberdeen AB24 1UH
Works to 5no. Protected Trees as per schedule of works
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Telecommunications Site At MacRobert Building King Street Aberdeen AB24 3FX
Installation of 12no antennas, 2no dishes, 6no cabinets and all ancillary development
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - King's College Campus Old Aberdeen Aberdeen AB24 3SW
Works to 1 Protected Tree as per schedule of works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - The Links Nursery & Hub Regent Walk Aberdeen AB24 1SX
Change of use of part of a children's nursery / school (class 10 use) to provide a centre for the provision of child protection services and associated works including formation of car park / access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2024-05-13
View full details - - 152 Don Street Old Aberdeen Aberdeen AB24 1XQ
Erection of Class 1A (shops) retail unit, installation of fencing with associated car parking, access, landscaping and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2023-11-03
View full details - - 152 Don Street Old Aberdeen Aberdeen AB24 1XQ
Complete demolition of existing buildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2023-11-03
View full details - - Kings Pavillion Tennis Courts University Of Aberdeen College Bounds Aberdeen
Installation of 2 non-illuminated banners
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - Land Opposite 126 - 142 Golf Road Kings Links Golf Course Linksfield Aberdeen
Proposed access and associated pipeworks with ancillary equipment
Status: Permitted | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Old Aberdeen in Aberdeen City
Old Aberdeen, once a distinct burgh established as a burgh of barony in 1489, is now a part of Aberdeen city in Scotland. Incorporated into the city through the Aberdeen Corporation Act of 1891, it remains a recognized community council area, making it a relevant location for planning applications and local governance.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Old Aberdeen a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Aberdeen 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 Old Aberdeen
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Old Aberdeen. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Old Aberdeen may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Old Aberdeen were full planning applications (23), tree works (8), listed building and heritage (7). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 22 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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