Portsoy, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Portsoy, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Portsoy are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- LSOA: Portsoy, Fordyce and Cornhill - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Portsoy.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Portsoy.
- 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 Portsoy based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
255 planning applications found near Portsoy.
- APP/2026/0989 · Received: Mon 08 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2026 - 5 - 21 Culbert Street Portsoy AB45 2QP
Replacement Windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-10 - APP/2026/0987 · Received: Mon 08 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2026 - 5 - 21 Culbert Street Portsoy AB45 2QP
Replacement Windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 5 - 21 Culbert Street Portsoy AB45 2QP
Replacement Windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 5 - 21 Culbert Street Portsoy AB45 2QP
Replacement Windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 34 South High Street Portsoy AB45 2NT
Formation of Access (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - The Old Mill House Burnside Portsoy AB45 2QN
Felling and Pruning of Sycamore Trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 70 Church Street Portsoy Banff AB45 2QR
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 86 Church Street Portsoy Aberdeenshire AB45 2QR
Installation of Replacement Windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 88A Church Street Portsoy Aberdeenshire AB45 2QR
Installation of 2 Rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - 88A Church Street Portsoy AB45 2QR
Installation of 2 Rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - 2 - 4 Culbert Street Portsoy Aberdeenshire AB45 2QP
Felling of 1 Bay Tree, 1 Apple Tree, 1 Cherry Tree, 1 Rowan Tree and Pruning of remaining Fruit Trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - 86 Church Street Portsoy Banff AB45 2QR
Alterations to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 86 Church Street Portsoy Banff AB45 2QR
Internal and External Alterations to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Frankfort House 1 Burnside Portsoy AB45 2QN
Pruning of 2 Mature Beech Trees and Felling of 1 Mature Alder Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Eynhallow 14 South High Street Portsoy AB45 2NT
Re-location of Internal Electric Meter to New External Wall Mounted Meter Box
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-05-13
View full details - - Land To The North Of 44 Cullen Street Portsoy Aberdeenshire
Change of Use of Land to Domestic Curtilage and Erection of Garage and Garden Room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 5-21 Culbert Street Portsoy Banff AB45 2QP
Replacement Windows and Doors
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - 23 Cullen Street Portsoy Banff AB45 2PJ
Alterations And Extension To Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - 29 Low Street Portsoy Banff AB45 2QQ
Installation of Replacement Double Glazed Windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-03-13
View full details - - 29 Low Street Portsoy Banff AB45 2QQ
Installation of Replacement Double Glazed Windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-03-13
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A brief summary of Portsoy in Aberdeenshire
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Portsoy a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Portsoy
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Portsoy. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Portsoy may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Portsoy slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Portsoy were full planning applications (14), tree works (8), listed building and heritage (6). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 19 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 6 applications
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