How long do planning decisions take near St Combs?

The average planning decision time near St Combs is 68 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 St Combs?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near St Combs?

The most common type of planning application near St Combs is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near St Combs?

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St Combs, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near St Combs, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

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About St Combs

St Combs is a historic fishing village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, located just southeast of Inverallochy. Established as early as the 17th century, it derives its name from a church dedicated to St Colm, which was abandoned in 1607, with only remnants still visible today. Additionally, the village is in proximity to the remains of Lonmay Castle and lies across Loch Strathbeg from Rattray, making it a notable location for planning applications related to heritage and coastal development.

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Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
LSOA: Deer and Mormond - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near St Combs.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Combs based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near St Combs.

- Plot 17 And 18 (Formally Known As Plot 12) Millburn Rise High Street St Combs
Erection of 2 Dwellinghouses (Change of Housetype and Plot Layout to Planning Permission Reference APP/2019/1364 for Erection of 19 Dwellinghouses and Land Set Aside for Affordable Housing (for 4 unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of St Combs in Aberdeenshire

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

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Planning Activity in St Combs

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near St Combs. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

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

At 68 days on average, decisions near St Combs slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near St Combs were full planning applications (2). 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, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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