How long do planning decisions take near Portree / Port Rìgh?

The average planning decision time near Portree / Port Rìgh is 44 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Portree / Port Rìgh?

The planning approval rate near Portree / Port Rìgh is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Portree / Port Rìgh?

The most common type of planning application near Portree / Port Rìgh is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Portree / Port Rìgh?

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Portree / Port Rìgh, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Portree / Port Rìgh, Highland.

Highland · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Portree / Port Rìgh are administered by Highland Council. View the full Highland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
LSOA: Skye North East - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Portree / Port Rìgh.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Portree / Port Rìgh.

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 Portree / Port Rìgh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Portree / Port Rìgh.

26/02483/CLE - Wave Crest 6 Beaumont Crescent Portree Isle Of Skye IV51 9DF
Use of house as short term let
Status: Undecided | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-06-16
- Visit Scotland ICentre Bayfield House Bayfield Road Portree Isle Of Skye IV51 9EL
Erection of 2 nos illuminated panel signs and 1 no non-illuminated panel sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-01-06
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- Land 15M SW Of Dunborrodale Budhmor Place Portree Isle Of Skye
Erection of pod for short term letting use
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-12-15
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- Perle Hotel Group The Bosville Hotel Bosville Terrace Portree Isle Of Skye IV51 9DG
Re-slating of dormers
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-11-28
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- Land 5M West Of Bayview House Bayfield Road Portree Isle Of Skye
Erection of coffee shack
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-12-10
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- Chracaig Coolin Hills Estate Portree Isle Of Skye IV51 9LU
Change of use from garage to short term letting unit (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-09-17
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- Perle Hotel Group The Bosville Hotel Bosville Terrace Portree Isle Of Skye IV51 9DG
Installation of fire escape security gate
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-08-18
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- Former Bank Buildings Somerled Square Portree IV51 9EH
Temporary siting of storage unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-06-13
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- 2 Wentworth Street Portree Isle Of Skye IV51 9EJ
Erection of extension, change of use of 1st and 2nd floor to short term letting accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Portree / Port Rìgh in Highland

Portree / Port Rìgh is a settlement located in Highland, Scotland.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Portree / Port Rìgh a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Portree / Port Rìgh 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 Portree / Port Rìgh

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Portree / Port Rìgh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Portree / Port Rìgh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Portree / Port Rìgh were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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