St Catherines, Argyll and Bute Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Catherines, Argyll and Bute.
Argyll and Bute · Scotland · settlement
About St Catherines
St Catherines is a charming village situated on the banks of Loch Fyne in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, directly across from Inveraray. Accessible via the A815 road, this picturesque location offers potential for various planning applications, making it an appealing spot for development and community projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Argyll and Bute
- Parliamentary constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- LSOA: Cowal South - 07
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Catherines.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Catherines.
- 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 St Catherines based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near St Catherines.
- - Land North East Of Ard Na Gailich Point St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute
Use of land for the erection of 4 timber cabins for holiday letting purposes and installation of sewage treatment plant.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2023-07-27
View full details - - The Old Ferry Inn St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA25 8AZ
Demolition of building
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Argyll | Date: 2023-03-02
View full details - - Allt Na Crioch St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA25 8AZ
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2019-01-10
View full details - - Holly Robin Lodge St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA25 8AZ
Erection of extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2018-12-17
View full details - - Holly Robin Lodge St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA25 8AZ
Erection of garage with hobby room in roof space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2018-10-22
View full details - - Garden Ground Of Kilkatrine Cottage St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA25 8AZ
Erection of dwellinghouse and formation of access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2018-01-05
View full details - - 1 The Cottage St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA25 8AZ
Erection of two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2018-01-05
View full details - - Land North East Of Alltnacraig St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute
Installation of 12 metre high radio monopole and associated dishes
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2016-11-07
View full details - - Land North East Of Altnacraig St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute
Installation of telecommunications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Argyll | Date: 2016-02-19
View full details - - Ardchyline Estate St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA25 8AZ
Construction of forest track (520 metres long x 10 metres wide).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Argyll | Date: 2016-01-06
View full details - - Land South West Of Hollybush (Plot 1) St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA25 8AZ
Renewal of planning permission in principle reference 12/02789/PPP - Site for the erection of one dwellinghouse, installation of septic tank and formation of vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Argyll | Date: 2015-12-17
View full details - - Land South West Of Hollybush (Plot 2) St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA25 8AZ
Renewal of planning permission in principle reference 12/02788/PPP - Site for the erection of one dwellinghouse, installation of septic tank and formation of vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Argyll | Date: 2015-12-17
View full details - - Former Post Office St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA25 8AZ
Non material amendment to planning permission 13/02761/PP (Demolition of post office and erection of dwellinghouse) to incorporate flue and access ramp
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Argyll | Date: 2015-04-14
View full details - - Ardchyline House St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA25 8AZ
Forest plan
Status: Permitted | Council: Argyll | Date: 2014-06-17
View full details - - 2 The Cottage St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA25 8AZ
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2014-06-17
View full details - - Land South Of Old Post Office St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA25 8AZ
Erection of agricultural shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Argyll | Date: 2014-02-10
View full details - - Former Post Office St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA25 8AZ
Demolition of former post office, erection of dwellinghouse and installation of sewage treatment plant.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2013-11-28
View full details - - Former Post Office Site St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA25 8AZ
Change of use of land for the temporary siting of a static caravan
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2013-03-07
View full details - - Former Post Office Site St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA25 8AZ
Demolition of former post office building, site for the erection of dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Argyll | Date: 2012-08-31
View full details - - The Robins 1 Holly Robin Lodge St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA25 8AZ
Formation of new access (Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Argyll | Date: 2011-05-17
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A brief summary of St Catherines in Argyll and Bute
St Catherines is a charming village situated on the banks of Loch Fyne in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, directly across from Inveraray. Accessible via the A815 road, this picturesque location offers potential for various planning applications, making it an appealing spot for development and community projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes St Catherines a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Catherines 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 St Catherines
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near St Catherines. Of these, 20% were approved, with an average decision time of 147 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 St Catherines.
With an average of 147 days, decisions near St Catherines 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 St Catherines were full planning applications (2), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.