Search Portgower planning applications
12 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Portgower · updated daily · Highland Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Palm Cottage 54 Portgower Helmsdale KW8 6HLAwaiting decisionDemolish and re-erect extensionReceived 16 Jul 202626/03017/FUL
- Firthview Portgower Helmsdale KW8 6HLApprovedErection of replacement extensions to houseFull ApplicationReceived 7 Oct 2019Decided 3 Dec 201919/04498/FUL
- Land 310M NW Of Ravenrock 46 PortgowerApprovedMaintenance of hill track to prevent degradation and erosion for public and agricultural use from starting point to point 2 - 2 to 3 and 2 - 4 replace culverts with new pipes to return drainage to original statePrior Notifications - othersReceived 6 Mar 2017Decided 4 Apr 201717/01054/PNO
- Milton Cottage 41 Gartymore Helmsdale KW8 6HJApprovedAlterations and erection of extensionFull ApplicationReceived 5 Aug 2009Decided 9 Oct 200909/00343/FULSU
- Ardomagh Portgower Helmsdale Highland KW8 6HLApprovedErection of black steel flueFull ApplicationReceived 16 May 2008Decided 10 Jun 200808/00150/FULSU
Planning in Portgower
No decisions near Portgower in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Portgower in the last 24 months, from Highland Council's planning register.
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Around Portgower
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KW8 5 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Highland Council
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About Portgower
Portgower is a historic former fishing village located in the parish of Loth on the east coast of Scotland, near Helmsdale in Sutherland. Nestled in the Scottish Highlands, it features an inn and is situated within the Highland council area, making it a unique location for those researching planning applications in a picturesque coastal setting.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Portgower 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 Portgower 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, Portgower 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 Portgower, 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, 1 planning application was submitted near Portgower.