Portlethen, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Portlethen, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeen City
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen South
- LSOA: Kincorth, Leggart and Nigg South - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Portlethen.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Portlethen.
- 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 Portlethen based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
43 planning applications found near Portlethen.
- - 6 Old Village Harley Terrace Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4NS
Erection of Garage, Carport, Retaining Wall and Steps
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Land At England Farm Old Coast Road Old Portlethen Portlethen AB12 4NT
Erection of 2 Dwellinghouses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 7 Craigmarn Road Old Portlethen Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4QR
Erection of Garage, Retaining Wall and Formation of Access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2019-02-15
View full details - - Windyridge 10 Craigmarn Road Old Portlethen Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4QR
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2018-12-05
View full details - - 7 Craigmarn Road Old Portlethen Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4QR
Erection of Garage, Retaining Wall and Formation of Access
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2018-08-07
View full details - - 5 Craigmarn Road Old Portlethen Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4QR
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2017-12-18
View full details - - 7 Craigmarn Road Old Portlethen Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4QR
Erection of Summer House (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2017-10-18
View full details - - 7 Craigmarn Road Old Portlethen Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4QR
Erection of Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2017-09-21
View full details - - 9 Craigmarn Road Old Portlethen Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4QR
Erection of Replacement Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2016-07-27
View full details - - 1A Old Coast Road Old Portlethen Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4NT
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2016-06-22
View full details - - North Sea View 15 Harley Terrace Old Portlethen Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4NS
Erection of Boundary Fence, Gates and Shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2015-10-06
View full details - - 7 Craigmarn Road Old Portlethen Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4QR
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse, Erection of Detached Double Garage and Retaining Wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2015-07-15
View full details - - 7 Craigmarn Road Old Portlethen Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4QR
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse, Erection of Detached Double Garage and Retaining Wall
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2015-05-06
View full details - - 13 Broadhaven Road Old Portlethen Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4NR
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2015-05-05
View full details - - Rocklands Broadhaven Road Old Portlethen Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4NR
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse (Dormers and Garage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2014-11-25
View full details - - Braeside 9 Craigmarn Road Old Portlethen Portlethen Aberdeenshire AB12 4QR
Erection of Replacement Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2014-10-07
View full details - - 15 Harley Terrace Portlethen Aberdeen AB12 4NS
Removal of Condition 4 (Class 1, 3 & 7 Withdrawn Permitted Development Rights) and 7 (Access to Coastal Path)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2013-10-14
View full details - - 3 Old Coast Road Portlethen Aberdeen AB12 4NT
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2013-09-23
View full details - - Survival Craft Inspectorate Ltd Findon Shore Findon Road Findon Portlethen AB12 3RL
Extension to Existing Shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2013-07-15
View full details - - Grosvenor 16 Craigmarn Road Portlethen Aberdeen AB12 4QR
Erection of Summer House
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2012-10-22
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A brief summary of Portlethen in Aberdeenshire
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Portlethen a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Portlethen
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Portlethen. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Portlethen may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Portlethen were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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