How long do planning decisions take near Oldmeldrum?

The average planning decision time near Oldmeldrum is 66 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 Oldmeldrum?

The planning approval rate near Oldmeldrum is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Oldmeldrum?

The most common type of planning application near Oldmeldrum is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Oldmeldrum?

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Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire.

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About Oldmeldrum

Oldmeldrum is a village and parish located in the Formartine area of Aberdeenshire, near Inverurie in North East Scotland. Notably, it hosts Glen Garioch, one of Scotland's oldest whisky distilleries, established in 1797. The local economy is supported by agriculture and engineering services, particularly linked to the oil industry in nearby Aberdeen, making it a key area for potential planning applications related to these sectors.

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Gordon and Buchan
LSOA: Inverurie - Harlaw - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Oldmeldrum.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Oldmeldrum based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Oldmeldrum.

- 22 Westbank Park Oldmeldrum Aberdeenshire AB51 0DG
Alterations and Extensions to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-09
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- Unit 3 North Meadows Oldmeldrum Aberdeenshire AB51 0GQ
Alterations and Extension to Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-12-17
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- Tigh Craig 18 Cowgate Oldmeldrum Aberdeenshire AB51 0EN
Erection of Replacement Garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-11-26
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- 37A King Street Oldmeldrum AB51 0EQ
Erection of Fence and Gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-04-28
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- 17 Glebe Avenue Oldmeldrum Aberdeenshire AB51 0HS
Erection of Dwellinghouse (Change of House Type to Planning Permission Reference APP/2024/0093) Retrospective
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-04-23
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- Plot 15 The Glebe Urquhart Road Oldmeldrum Aberdeenshire
Erection of Dwellinghouse (Change of House Type to Planning Permission References APP/2023/1453 and APP/2019/1555)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-01-15
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- Land At 30A King Street Oldmeldrum AB51 0EQ
Erection of Dwellinghouse and Garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-01-31
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- Silver Birches Back Wynd Oldmeldrum Aberdeenshire AB51 0DE
Pruning of 1 Copper Beech Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-09-15
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- Back Wynd Oldmeldrum
Pruning of Tree
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Oldmeldrum in Aberdeenshire

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

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Planning Activity in Oldmeldrum

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Oldmeldrum. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oldmeldrum may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Oldmeldrum slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Oldmeldrum were full planning applications (9). Full planning applications account for 90% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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