Search Portsoy planning applications
19 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Portsoy · updated daily · Aberdeenshire Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 26 Cullen Street Portsoy AB45 2PJAwaiting decisionDemolition of Boundary WallReceived 6 Nov 2026APP/2026/1740
- 5 - 21 Culbert Street Portsoy AB45 2QPAwaiting decisionReplacement WindowsReceived 26 Oct 2026APP/2026/1758
- Morven 13 The Square Portsoy AB45 2NXApprovedAlterations to Dwellinghouse to Form Dwellinghouse and Self Contained FlatFull Planning PermissionReceived 29 Jul 2026Decided 25 Sep 2026APP/2026/1279
- Morven 13 The Square Portsoy AB45 2NXAwaiting decisionAlterations to DwellinghouseListed Building ConsentReceived 29 Jul 2026APP/2026/1280
- 11 - 13 Main Street Portsoy AB45 2RTAwaiting decisionAlterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse including Installation of Solar PV Panels and Air Source Heat PumpFullReceived 3 Jul 2026APP/2026/1067
Planning in Portsoy
- Approved
- 100%
- 25 of 25 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Portsoy in the last 24 months, from Aberdeenshire Council's planning register.
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Around Portsoy
Postcode districts
AB45 106 applications in the last 12 monthsAB54 111 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Aberdeenshire Council
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About Portsoy
Portsoy is a quaint town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated on the picturesque Moray Firth coast, approximately 50 miles northwest of Aberdeen. Once part of Banffshire until 1975, its name likely derives from "Port Saoithe," which translates to "saithe harbour." With a population of 1,752 recorded in the 2011 census, Portsoy offers a rich historical backdrop for those exploring planning applications in this charming coastal area.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Portsoy 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 Portsoy 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, Portsoy 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 Portsoy, 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, 31 planning applications were submitted near Portsoy. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (12), tree works (7), listed building and heritage (6).