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Planning in Peterhead

Approved
89%
17 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Peterhead in the last 24 months, from Aberdeenshire Council's planning register.

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About Peterhead

Peterhead, located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is the largest town in the council area, boasting a population of 19,060 as of the 2022 Census. Notably, it is the busiest fishing port in the UK in terms of total landings by UK vessels, making it a key area for maritime planning and related applications.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Peterhead 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 Peterhead, 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, 52 planning applications were submitted near Peterhead. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), outline applications (6), listed building and heritage (5). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Peterhead?
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Peterhead. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Peterhead?
The average planning decision time near Peterhead is 60 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 Peterhead?
The planning approval rate near Peterhead is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Peterhead?
The most common type of planning application near Peterhead is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Peterhead?
You can search and track planning applications near Peterhead on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.