How long do planning decisions take near Old Blair?

The average planning decision time near Old Blair is 34 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Old Blair?

The most common type of planning application near Old Blair is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Old Blair?

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Old Blair, Perth and Kinross Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Old Blair, Perth and Kinross.

Perth and Kinross · Scotland · settlement

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About Old Blair

Old Blair is a quaint village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, characterized by its 18th-century stone houses and proximity to Blair Castle. The village features St Bride's Kirk, the former church of Blair Atholl parish, with notable remnants of its original structure set in an unwalled graveyard, including a 16th-century 'laird's aisle' that houses the tombs of the Dukes of Atholl and the burial site of John Graham of Claverhouse, known as 'Bonnie Dundee.' This historical backdrop may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area, particularly regarding heritage conservation and development.

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Area Information

Admin district: Perth and Kinross
Parliamentary constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens
LSOA: Blair Atholl, Strathardle and Glenshee - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Old Blair.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Blair based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Old Blair.

- Blair Castle Blair Atholl Pitlochry PH18 5TJ
Installation of 6 water source heat pumps, installation of pipework and associated works
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2026-02-24
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- Blair Castle Blair Atholl Pitlochry PH18 5TJ
Installation of 6 water source heat pumps, installation of pipework and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2026-02-04
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- Blair Castle Blair Atholl Pitlochry PH18 5TJ
Installation of 6 water source heat pumps, installation of pipework and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-12-24
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A brief summary of Old Blair in Perth and Kinross

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Blair 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 Blair

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Old Blair. The average decision time was 34 days.

The average decision time of 34 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 Blair were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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