Peterculter, Aberdeen City Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Peterculter, Aberdeen City.
Aberdeen City · Scotland · settlement
About Peterculter
Peterculter, or Culter, is an outer suburb of Aberdeen, located approximately eight miles from the city centre along the north bank of the River Dee, where it meets the Culter Burn. Incorporated into the Lower Deeside ward following the 1996 council boundary changes, this area had a population of 4,359 according to the 2022 census. Its suburban character and proximity to Aberdeen make it a notable location for planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeen City
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen South
- LSOA: Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber West - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Peterculter.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Peterculter.
- 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 Peterculter based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Peterculter.
- - O/S 89 St Ronan's Drive Aberdeen AB14 0RJ
Proposed installation of 1no 8m high telecommunication pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 65 Crown Crescent Aberdeen AB14 0SQ
Erection of single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Brideswell Culter House Road Aberdeen AB13 0AL
Erection of single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - Kippie Lodge 308 North Deeside Road Milltimber Aberdeen AB13 0AB
Erection of extensions to sports centre to provide access with lift and accessible sanitary facilities linking and serving all parts of the centre, extensions to form gym facilities, Jacuzzi suite ext
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 31 Lochnagar Crescent Aberdeen AB14 0TJ
Erection of single storey extension to side and porch to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2024-08-26
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A brief summary of Peterculter in Aberdeen City
Peterculter, or Culter, is an outer suburb of Aberdeen, located approximately eight miles from the city centre along the north bank of the River Dee, where it meets the Culter Burn. Incorporated into the Lower Deeside ward following the 1996 council boundary changes, this area had a population of 4,359 according to the 2022 census. Its suburban character and proximity to Aberdeen make it a notable location for planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Peterculter a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Peterculter 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 Peterculter
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Peterculter. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Peterculter maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Peterculter slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Peterculter were full planning applications (14), telecoms (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 78% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 11 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.