Opinan, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Opinan, Highland.

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About Opinan

Opinan is a picturesque fishing village located on the west coast of Scotland, within Gairloch in Ross-shire, part of the Highland council area. Its coastal setting and local economy centered around fishing provide a unique context for planning applications in the region, reflecting both its cultural heritage and the opportunities for development in this scenic area.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Highland
• Parliamentary constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
• LSOA: Ross and Cromarty South West - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Opinan.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Opinan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Opinan.

1. - School Flat Opinan Gairloch IV21 2AT
   Alterations and extensions
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-10-22
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A brief summary of Opinan in Highland

Opinan is a picturesque fishing village located on the west coast of Scotland, within Gairloch in Ross-shire, part of the Highland council area. Its coastal setting and local economy centered around fishing provide a unique context for planning applications in the region, reflecting both its cultural heritage and the opportunities for development in this scenic area.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Opinan.

The most common application types near Opinan were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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