Portnaluchaig, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Portnaluchaig, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
About Portnaluchaig
Portnaluchaig is a picturesque coastal hamlet situated just 2 miles north of Arisaig in the Scottish Highlands, within the Highland council area. Its scenic location makes it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications, particularly in relation to coastal development and rural housing initiatives.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- LSOA: Lochaber West - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Portnaluchaig.
- 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 Portnaluchaig based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Portnaluchaig.
- 26/01429/PNO - 3 Bunacaimb Arisaig PH39 4NT
Prior Notification for Farm-related Building Works (Non-residential)
Status: Undecided | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-04-02 - - Sunnyside Lodge 2 Bunacaimb Arisaig PH39 4NT
Discharge of Section 75 obligation
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Silver Sands 2 Portnaluchaig Arisaig PH39 4NT
Siting of a pod
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2021-04-29
View full details - - Site 40M North Of Silversands 2 Portnaluchaig Arisaig
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-12-21
View full details - - Land 70M West Of Silver Sands Portnaluchaig Arisaig
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-07-03
View full details - - Traigh Gate Arisaig PH39 4NT
Installation of telecommunications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Council: Highland | Date: 2016-06-22
View full details - - 5 Bunacaimb Arisaig PH39 4NT
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2016-02-11
View full details - - Silver Sands 2 Portnaluchaig Arisaig PH39 4NT
Prior Notification for Farm-related building works
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2015-09-07
View full details - - Site 40M North Of Silversands 2 Portnaluchaig Arisaig
Erection of house - renewal of planning permission 11/04624/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2014-09-09
View full details - - Site 40M North Of Silversands 2 Portnaluchaig Arisaig
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2011-12-16
View full details - - Land 380m North East Of 2 Bunacaimb Arisaig
Installation of 3 wind turbines
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2010-05-04
View full details - - Site 40m North Of Silversands 2 Portnaluchaig Arisaig
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2009-01-14
View full details - - House Plot To The South Of Cuillin View Arisaig Highland
Amended house position within site (06/00246)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2007-04-05
View full details - - Site Of Sign At Junction Of Portnadoran Road Bunacaimb Arisaig Highland
Erection of Sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Highland | Date: 2006-03-21
View full details - - 2 Bunacaimb Arisaig Highland PH39 4NT
Formation of New Vehicular Access and Erection of Garage with Games Room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2005-04-06
View full details - - Silversands, 2 Portnaluchaig, Arisaig, PH39 4NT
Alterations and Extension to House
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2004-09-30
View full details - - House Plot To The South Of Cuillin View Arisaig Highland
Erection of House (With 2 Letting Bedrooms) and Garage (Outline)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2004-06-21
View full details - - South East Of Cuillin View, Portnaluthaig, Arisaig Inverness-Shire
Erection of House (Outline)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2004-02-13
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A brief summary of Portnaluchaig in Highland
Portnaluchaig is a picturesque coastal hamlet situated just 2 miles north of Arisaig in the Scottish Highlands, within the Highland council area. Its scenic location makes it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications, particularly in relation to coastal development and rural housing initiatives.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Portnaluchaig a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Portnaluchaig 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 Portnaluchaig
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Portnaluchaig.
The most common application types near Portnaluchaig were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- Bunacaimb planning applications
- Kinloid/Ceann an Leothaid planning applications
- Glenancross planning applications
- Arisaig/Arasaig planning applications
- Morar planning applications
- Beoraidbeg planning applications
- Glasnacardoch/las na Cardaich planning applications
- Mallaig/Malaig planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.