Old Deer, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Deer, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
About Old Deer
Old Deer is a quaint village and parish located in the Buchan district of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with a population of 152 as of 2011. Situated along the A950 and adjacent to the Deer or South Ugie Water, it lies 10.1 miles west of Peterhead and 2 miles from Mintlaw. The area is characterized by its diverse industries, including distilling, brewing, and woollen manufacturing, along with notable granite and limestone quarries, making it a significant spot for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- LSOA: Peterhead Harbour - 07
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Deer.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Deer.
- 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 Deer based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Old Deer.
- - Adenlea 3-5 Abbey Street Old Deer Aberdeenshire AB42 5LN
Installation of Replacement Windows in relation to Prior Notification APP/2026/0332
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 11 Abbey View Old Deer Aberdeenshire AB42 5LB
Erection of Garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Adenlea 3-5 Abbey Street Old Deer Aberdeenshire AB42 5LN
Installation of Replacement Windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Adenlea 3-5 Abbey Street Old Deer Aberdeenshire AB42 5LN
Installation of Replacement Windows and Doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Adenlea 3-5 Abbey Street Old Deer Aberdeenshire AB42 5LN
Installation of Replacement Door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Old Post House 10 Abbey Street Old Deer Aberdeenshire AB42 5LN
Installation of Replacement Windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Deer Parish Church Abbey Street Old Deer AB42 5LN
Felling of Elm Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - South Cottage 16 Russell Street Old Deer Aberdeenshire AB42 5JA
Pruning of 2 Beech Trees, 1 Ash Tree, 1 Sycamore Tree and Felling of 1 Unknown Species
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - The Rectory Russell Street Old Deer AB42 5JA
Felling of 1 Ash Tree and Pruning of Sycamores and Ash Trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-06-07
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A brief summary of Old Deer in Aberdeenshire
Old Deer is a quaint village and parish located in the Buchan district of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with a population of 152 as of 2011. Situated along the A950 and adjacent to the Deer or South Ugie Water, it lies 10.1 miles west of Peterhead and 2 miles from Mintlaw. The area is characterized by its diverse industries, including distilling, brewing, and woollen manufacturing, along with notable granite and limestone quarries, making it a significant spot for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Old Deer a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Deer 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 Deer
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Old Deer. 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 Old Deer 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 Old Deer were outline applications (3), tree works (3), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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