Roanheads, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Roanheads, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Roanheads are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Roanheads
Roanheads is a historic residential area in coastal Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated between Peterhead and Buchanhaven, approximately 0.75 miles north of the town centre. Established by 1771, it is the oldest part of Peterhead, originally settled by fishermen drawn to its strategic location on the northeastern peninsula. The area features two streets named Roanheads, which were likely unified before contemporary development on Seagate.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- LSOA: Peterhead Links - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Roanheads.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Roanheads.
- 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 Roanheads based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Roanheads.
- ENQ/2026/0958 · Received: Mon 08 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - Phase 5 Greenacres Wester Clerkhill Kinmundy Road Peterhead
Erection of 37 Dwellinghouses and 8 Flats (EIA)
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-08 - - Phase 5 Greenacres Wester Clerkhill Kinmundy Road Peterhead
Erection of 37 Dwellinghouses and 8 Flats (EIA)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Land At Bruxiehill St Fergus Peterhead Aberdeenshire
Erection of 80 Metre High Wind Turbine Without Compliance With Condition 2 (Operational Life) of Planning Permission Reference APP/2007/2128
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Ednie Farms St Fergus Peterhead
Erection of 2 X 800 KW Wind Turbines 79.6m High and Associated Infrastructure Without Compliance With Condition 20 (Operational Life) and 21 (End of Lifespan) of Planning Permission Reference APP/2009
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Plot 307 Greenacres Wester Clerkhill Kinmundy Road Peterhead Aberdeenshire
Erection of Dwellinghouse (Change of Housetype to Planning Permission Reference APP/2022/0661 for Erection of 61 Dwellinghouses)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land At Bruxiehill St Fergus Peterhead Aberdeenshire
Erection of 80 Metre High Wind Turbine Without Compliance With Condition 2 (Operational Life) of Planning Permission Reference APP/2007/2128
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Ednie Farms St Fergus Peterhead
Erection of 2 X 800 KW Wind Turbines 79.6m High and Associated Infrastructure Without Compliance With Condition 20 (Operational Life) and 21 (End of Lifespan) of Planning Permission Reference APP/2009
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Arbuthnot House 62 Broad Street Peterhead Aberdeenshire AB42 1BX
Removal And Reinstatement of Ground and First Floor Ceilings and Cornices
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Site To The West Of Wester Pettymarcus Clola Peterhead Aberdeenshire
Formation of Private Access Road
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 5 To 8 Bridge Street Peterhead AB42 1DH
Installation of Replacement Windows, Doors and Extraction Vents
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Men United Peterhead Scio 5 Union Street Peterhead Aberdeenshire AB42 1JN
Installation of Replacement Windows (Retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - Peterhead Old Parish Church Kirk Square Maiden Street Peterhead Kirktown Aberdeenshire AB42 1RQ
Alterations and Part Change of Use of Church (Class 10 - Non Residential Institution) to Class 11 - Leisure and Assembly and Associated Work
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - Apex Centre Youth Centre 22 Broad Street Peterhead AB42 1BY
Alteration to Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - Arbuthnot House, 60 Broad Street And 18 James Street Peterhead Aberdeenshire AB42 1DA
Alterations and Extension to Buildings and Change of Use (from Sui Generis) to Museum, Library and Event Space (Class 10 Non-residential Institutions), Cafe and Restaurant (Class 3), Retail (Class 1A)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - Arbuthnot House, 60 Broad Street And 18 James Street Peterhead Aberdeenshire AB42 1DA
Internal and External Alterations to Buildings including Demolition of Annex, Extension to Building and Ancillary External Works
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - 48 Marischal Street Peterhead AB42 1HS
Change Of Use of Second Floor from Class 1A (Shops, Financial, Professional and Other Services) to Class 10 (Non-Residential Institutions)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-04-08
View full details - - Town House Broad Street Peterhead Aberdeenshire AB42 1BY
Installation of Replacement Antenna and Ancillary Equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-10-27
View full details - - 44B Queen Street Peterhead Aberdeenshire AB42 1TQ
Installation of External Lift
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Roanheads in Aberdeenshire
Roanheads is a historic residential area in coastal Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated between Peterhead and Buchanhaven, approximately 0.75 miles north of the town centre. Established by 1771, it is the oldest part of Peterhead, originally settled by fishermen drawn to its strategic location on the northeastern peninsula. The area features two streets named Roanheads, which were likely unified before contemporary development on Seagate.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Roanheads a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Roanheads 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 Roanheads
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Roanheads. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 137 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 Roanheads.
With an average of 137 days, decisions near Roanheads take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Roanheads were full planning applications (6), outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 10 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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