Port Appin, Argyll and Bute Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Port Appin, Argyll and Bute.
Argyll and Bute · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Port Appin are administered by Argyll And Bute Council. View the full Argyll And Bute Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Port Appin
Port Appin, located in the picturesque Scottish West Highlands, is a coastal district bordered by the stunning Loch Linnhe to the west and Loch Creran to the south. This area, measuring 23 by 11 kilometres, is situated northeast to southwest and is surrounded by the districts of Benderloch and Lorne to the east and Loch Leven to the north. The name "Appin," meaning "abbey land," is a nod to the historical significance of Lismore Abbey in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Argyll and Bute
- Parliamentary constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- LSOA: Benderloch Trail - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Port Appin.
- 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 Port Appin based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Port Appin.
- 26/00889/PP - The Old Schoolhouse Port Appin Argyll And Bute PA38 4DE
Erection of extensions
Status: Undecided | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-05-25 - - The Old Schoolhouse Port Appin Argyll And Bute PA38 4DE
Erection of extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-05-25
View full details - - Airds Stables Port Appin Argyll And Bute PA38 4DQ
Request to discharge conditions relative to application 23/02365/LIB. Specifically conditions 3 and 4
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Airds Stables Port Appin Argyll And Bute PA38 4DQ
Request to discharge conditions relative to application 23/01786/PP, specifically conditions 5,6,7,8,9 and 10
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Argyll | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Airds House Port Appin Argyll And Bute PA38 4DQ
Reslating, new lead flashing work, cement reharling with lime and repainting, new roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Land At Airds Estate Port Appin Argyll And Bute
Siting of 3 cabins for holiday letting accommodation, erection of store shed and formation of parking area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - Land North Of Airds Farmhouse Port Appin Argyll And Bute
Erection of agricultural building incorporating biomass heating system, solar energy system and formation of vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - Airds Stables Port Appin Appin Argyll And Bute PA38 4DQ
Alterations to existing steading to form new events spaces, 5 guest accommodation units, back of house/catering facilities/estate office and erection of shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Port Appin in Argyll and Bute
Port Appin, located in the picturesque Scottish West Highlands, is a coastal district bordered by the stunning Loch Linnhe to the west and Loch Creran to the south. This area, measuring 23 by 11 kilometres, is situated northeast to southwest and is surrounded by the districts of Benderloch and Lorne to the east and Loch Leven to the north. The name "Appin," meaning "abbey land," is a nod to the historical significance of Lismore Abbey in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Port Appin a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Port Appin 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 Port Appin
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Port Appin. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Port Appin may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Port Appin were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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