Smithstown, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Smithstown, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Smithstown are administered by Highland Council. View the full Highland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- LSOA: Ross and Cromarty South West - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Smithstown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Smithstown.
- 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 Smithstown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
49 planning applications found near Smithstown.
- - Land 45M SE Of Ach Na Clachan Strath Gairloch IV21 2DA
Erection of house and garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Plot 1 Land At 28 Lonemore Strath Gairloch
Erection of house (further application 21/00020/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-02-08
View full details - - Plot 1 Land At 28 Lonemore Strath Gairloch
Erection of house with Air Source Heat Pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2021-01-05
View full details - - Plot 5 26 Lonemore Strath Gairloch
Erection of house and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2020-09-18
View full details - - 7 Fairburn Gairloch IV21 2BZ
Demolition of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Highland | Date: 2019-12-06
View full details - - West Park Strath Gairloch IV21 2BZ
Siting of residential caravan
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2019-07-18
View full details - - 27 Lonemore Strath Gairloch IV21 2DA
Erection of extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-07-06
View full details - - Plot 5 26 Lonemore Strath Gairloch
Erection of house (renewal of planning permission 13/04404/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2016-12-19
View full details - - Plot 6 26 Lonemore Strath Gairloch
Erection of house (Amended design to planning permission to 13/04409/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2016-10-19
View full details - - Polisard Lonemore Strath Gairloch IV21 2DA
Erection of conservatory extension to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2016-08-19
View full details - - Plot 6 26 Lonemore Strath Gairloch
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2013-11-22
View full details - - Plot 5 26 Lonemore Strath Gairloch
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2013-11-22
View full details - - Plot 2 Land At 28 Lonemore Strath Gairloch
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Highland | Date: 2012-09-04
View full details - - Land At 28 Lonemore Strath Gairloch
Formation of access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2012-05-09
View full details - - Plot 1 Land At 28 Lonemore Strath Gairloch
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2012-05-09
View full details - - Plot 2 Land At 28 Lonemore Strath Gairloch
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2012-05-09
View full details - - Plot 7 26 Lonemore Strath Gairloch
Erection of house (Renewal of planning permission 07/00105/FULRC)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2012-04-16
View full details - - Land West Of 36 Lonemore Strath Gairloch
Temporary siting of caravan (renewal of planning permission 08/00887/FULRC)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2012-01-16
View full details - - Plot 2 26 Lonemore Strath Gairloch
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2011-12-30
View full details - - West End Strath Gairloch IV21 2BZ
Installation of domestic air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2011-01-20
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A brief summary of Smithstown in Highland
Smithstown is a settlement located in Highland, Scotland.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Smithstown a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Smithstown 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 Smithstown
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Smithstown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 135 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Smithstown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 135 days, decisions near Smithstown 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 Smithstown were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications was submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.