Stirling, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stirling, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Stirling are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stirling
Stirling Village is a quaint settlement situated in the Buchan area of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Conveniently located on the A90 road, it lies just west of Boddam and approximately 3 miles south of Peterhead, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments.
District: Aberdeenshire
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Stirling.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- LSOA: Longside and Rattray North - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stirling.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stirling.
- 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 Stirling based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
36 planning applications found near Stirling.
- - Rait Garage Buchan Braes Station Avenue Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3AR
Change Of Use of Land and Building to Class 5 (Retrospective), Erection Of Shed (Class 5) and Siting of Container
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - Unit 10 Buchan Braes Station Avenue Boddam Peterhead Aberdeenshire AB42 3AR
Existing Use - Installation of Ramp
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-04-20
View full details - - Unit 10 Buchan Braes Boddam Peterhead
Existing Use - Installation of Ramp
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-02-21
View full details - - Loopty Lous Building 12 Buchan Braes Station Avenue Boddam Peterhead Aberdeenshire AB42 3AR
Part Change of Use of Amenity Space to Class 11 (Assembly and Leisure) to Form Outdoor Play Area Including Installation of Play Equipment, Specialist Surfaces and Fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-02-09
View full details - - Building 10 Buchan Braes Station Avenue Boddam Peterhead AB42 3AR
Alterations and Change Of Use From Storage and Distribution (Class 6) To General Industrial (Class 5)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-02-09
View full details - - Unit 10A Buchan Braes Station Avenue Boddam AB42 3AR
Erection of Building (Class 6 - Storage and Distribution) and Associated Works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2022-08-08
View full details - - Peterhead Power Station Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3BZ
Installation and Operation of up to 31 High-Speed Diesel Generators up to 18MW, Associated Electrical Infrastructure and Associated Fuel Storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2021-03-11
View full details - - 1 Stirling Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3AP
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2020-03-26
View full details - - Infinity Gym & Loopty Lou's Building 12 Buchan Braes Station Avenue Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3AR
Display of Non-Illuminated Signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2019-03-07
View full details - - Building 12 Buchan Braes Station Avenue Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3AR
Alterations to Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2018-12-13
View full details - - Powerzone Gym Ltd Building 9 Station Avenue Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3AR
Extension to Building and Change of Use from Storage & Distribution (Class 6) to Gym (Class 11) (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2018-08-30
View full details - - Scottish And Southern Energy Plc Peterhead Power Station Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3BZ
Installation and Operation of up to 31 High-Speed Diesel Generators up to 18MW, Associated Electrical Infrastructure and Associated Fuel Storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2018-06-11
View full details - - Building 12 Buchan Braes Station Avenue Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3AR
Erection of Fence, Installation of Lighting and Formation of Car Parking Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2018-03-07
View full details - - Rocksley Inn Stirling Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3AP
Alterations and Extension to Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2017-05-25
View full details - - Building 12 Buchan Braes Station Avenue Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3AR
Erection of Signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2016-09-02
View full details - - Building 12 Buchan Braes Station Avenue Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3AR
Part Change of Use from Class 11 (Assembly and Leisure) to Class 3 (Food and Drink) and Alterations to Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2016-08-23
View full details - - The Hollows Buchan Braes Boddam
Demolition of Buildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2016-02-17
View full details - - Rocksley Inn Stirling Village Boddam Peterhead AB42 3AP
Formation of Car Park and Erection of Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2015-12-22
View full details - - Building 10 Buchan Braes Station Road Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3AR
Erection of Signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2015-05-08
View full details - - Peter Stevenson Cars Boddam Peterhead Aberdeenshire AB42 3AN
Erection of Shed (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2014-12-31
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Stirling in Aberdeenshire
Stirling Village is a quaint settlement situated in the Buchan area of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Conveniently located on the A90 road, it lies just west of Boddam and approximately 3 miles south of Peterhead, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments. It sits within the Aberdeenshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stirling a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stirling 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 Stirling
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Stirling. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 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 Stirling.
With an average of 102 days, decisions near Stirling take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Stirling were full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Boddam planning applications
- Sandfordhill planning applications
- Invernettie planning applications
- Clerkhill planning applications
- Keith Inch planning applications
- Meethill planning applications
- Longhaven planning applications
- Blackhouse planning applications
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.