How long do planning decisions take near Scarfskerry?

The average planning decision time near Scarfskerry is 81 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 Scarfskerry?

The planning approval rate near Scarfskerry is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Scarfskerry?

The most common type of planning application near Scarfskerry is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Scarfskerry?

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Scarfskerry, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Scarfskerry, Highland.

Highland · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Scarfskerry are administered by Highland Council. View the full Highland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Scarfskerry

Skarfskerry is a settlement situated on a small peninsula in Caithness, Scotland, making it the most northerly settlement in Great Britain. Located northeast of Thurso along the A836, its name derives from the Old Norse term for "cormorants' rock." Historically part of the Parish of Dunnet, Skarfskerry offers a unique context for planning applications in this remote coastal area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
LSOA: Caithness North East - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Scarfskerry.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Scarfskerry based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Scarfskerry.

26/02639/MSC - Land 130M South Of Ginnesta Scarfskerry
Erection of house
Status: Undecided | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-07-04
26/01465/PIP - Land To North Of Skerryvore Scarfskerry KW14 8XN
Erection of house
Status: Undecided | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-04-14
- Land 60M SE Of The Haven Scarfskerry
Erection of house and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-10-04
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A brief summary of Scarfskerry in Highland

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

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Planning Activity in Scarfskerry

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Scarfskerry. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Scarfskerry may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Scarfskerry were full planning applications (1). 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, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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