How long do planning decisions take near Rait?

The average planning decision time near Rait is 29 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 Rait?

The planning approval rate near Rait is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rait?

The most common type of planning application near Rait is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rait?

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Rait, Perth and Kinross Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rait, Perth and Kinross.

Perth and Kinross · Scotland · settlement

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About Rait

Rait is a quaint village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, situated 2.5 miles northwest of Errol and nestled in the scenic Glen of Rait within the Sidlaw Hills. Primarily residential, Rait features a mix of charming stone cottages, some modern homes, and historical thatched cottages from the 1700s, forming a fermtoun. The village's historical significance is highlighted by the ruins of a Middle Ages church and the nearby remains of a prehistoric fort, alongside the striking 16th-century Fingask Castle located to the north. This unique combination of heritage and residential appeal makes Rait an intriguing area for planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Perth and Kinross
Parliamentary constituency: Perth and Kinross-shire
LSOA: Glenfarg, Dunning and Rhynd - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rait.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rait.

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 Rait based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Rait.

- Land 30 Metres North East Of Little Rait Steading Rait Perth PH2 7RT
Erection of agricultural building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Perth | Date: 2026-02-19
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- The Old Sawmill Rait Perth PH2 7RT
Erection of replacement agricultural storage building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Perth | Date: 2025-06-18
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- Oakview Rait Perth PH2 7RT
Tree felling
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Perth | Date: 2024-10-04
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- Agricultural Field West Of Parkview And Ben Mhor Rait Perth PH2 7RT
Erection of an agricultural storage shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Perth | Date: 2022-09-23
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A brief summary of Rait in Perth and Kinross

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

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Planning Activity in Rait

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Rait. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Rait.

The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Rait were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), tree works (1).

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