How long do planning decisions take near Speybank?

The average planning decision time near Speybank is 17 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Speybank?

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

How can I track planning applications near Speybank?

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Speybank, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Speybank, Highland.

Highland · Scotland · settlement

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About Speybank

Speybank, located in Highland, is notable for its historical connection to the German cargo ship Doggerbank, originally built in Scotland in 1926. Captured by the Kriegsmarine in 1941 and repurposed as an auxiliary minelayer, Doggerbank met a tragic fate when it was mistakenly sunk by the German U-43 in 1943, resulting in the loss of nearly all its 365 passengers and crew. This history can be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area, as it reflects the town's maritime heritage.

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
LSOA: Badenoch and Strathspey South - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Speybank.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Speybank based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Speybank.

- Land 25M West Of Wester Speybank Alvie Estate Kincraig
Erection of house and studio garage, upgrade of access, installation of treatment plant and soakaway
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Speybank in Highland

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

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Planning Activity in Speybank

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Speybank. The average decision time was 17 days.

The average decision time of 17 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Speybank were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% 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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