Portsoy, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Portsoy, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · Town
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: Banff - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
7 planning applications found near Portsoy.
- - 34 South High Street Portsoy AB45 2NT
Formation of Access (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | 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 - - 86 Church Street Portsoy Aberdeenshire AB45 2QR
Installation of Replacement Windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-09-19
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 - - 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 - - Tigh Na Mara 9 Barbank Street Portsoy Aberdeenshire AB45 2PD
Alterations to Dwellinghouse including the Installation of 2 Rooflights, Widening of Vehicular and Pedestrian Access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-02-22
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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, 9 planning applications were submitted near Portsoy. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Portsoy maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Portsoy were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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