Search Oldmeldrum planning applications
24 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Oldmeldrum · updated daily · Aberdeenshire Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Land To The West Of Ivy Cottage Gas Street Oldmeldrum Aberdeenshire AB51 0GBAwaiting decisionErection Of Dwellinghouse and GarageReceived 9 Oct 2026APP/2026/1693
- Land At Newbarns OldmeldrumAwaiting decisionErection of 218 Dwellinghouses, Open Space, Landscaping and Associated InfrastructureReceived 6 Oct 2026ENQ/2026/1836
- Land At Newbarns OldmeldrumAwaiting decisionErection of 218 Dwellinghouses, Open Space, Landscaping and Associated InfrastructureReceived 2 Oct 2026APP/2026/1492
- Land At Newbarns OldmeldrumAwaiting decisionWidening of Road and Alteration to DrivewayReceived 21 Sep 2026APP/2026/1493
- Meadows Veterinary Centre Station Road Oldmeldrum Aberdeenshire AB51 0EZAwaiting decisionChange of Use of Open Land and Alterations and Extension to Existing Veterinary Practice (Class 1A) - (Amendment to APP/2025/0224)Received 12 Aug 2026APP/2026/1354
Planning in Oldmeldrum
- Approved
- 85%
- 11 of 12 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Oldmeldrum in the last 24 months, from Aberdeenshire Council's planning register.
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Around Oldmeldrum
Postcode districts
AB51 181 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Aberdeenshire Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Oldmeldrum area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Oldmeldrum a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oldmeldrum 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Oldmeldrum, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Oldmeldrum. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (15), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.