Search Portlethen planning applications
103 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Portlethen · updated daily · Aberdeenshire Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 1 Hillhead Steading Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4QPAwaiting decisionErection of ShedReceived 28 Sep 2026APP/2026/1505
- 6 Old Village Harley Terrace Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4NSApprovedErection of Garage, Carport, Retaining Wall and StepsFull Planning PermissionReceived 13 Mar 2026Decided 1 May 2026APP/2026/0434
- Land South Of Earnsheugh Terrace FindonAwaiting decisionErection of 11 Dwellinghouses and Installation of Air Source Heat Pumps and Associated InfrastructureFull Planning PermissionReceived 20 Feb 2026APP/2026/0298
- Land To The West Of Glenfinnan Hill Of Findon PortlethenAwaiting decisionErection of Dwellinghouse and Installation of Air Source Heat PumpFull Planning PermissionReceived 30 Jul 2025APP/2025/1247
- Land At England Farm Old Coast Road Old Portlethen Portlethen AB12 4NTApprovedErection of 2 DwellinghousesFull Planning PermissionReceived 27 May 2025Decided 28 Aug 2025APP/2025/0858
Planning in Portlethen
Only 2 decisions near Portlethen in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Portlethen in the last 24 months, from Aberdeenshire Council's planning register.
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Around Portlethen
Postcode districts
AB12 105 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Aberdeenshire Council
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About Portlethen
Portlethen is a vibrant town situated about 7 miles south of Aberdeen, Scotland, along the A92. With a population of 8,969 as of the 2022 census, it ranks as the seventh most populous settlement in Aberdeenshire, making it a key area for potential development and planning applications.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Portlethen 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 Portlethen 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, Portlethen 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 Portlethen, 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Portlethen.
The most common types were full planning applications (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.