Strichen, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Strichen, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Strichen are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Strichen
Strichen is a charming village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, located along the A981, providing easy access to New Deer 7.2 miles to the southwest and Fraserburgh 8 miles to the north-northeast. Established in 1764 by Alexander Fraser, the village lies by the River Ugie, at the base of Mormond Hill, which features the iconic Strichen White Horse, a quartz landmark situated approximately 1,500 meters northeast of the village. This strategic location makes Strichen a noteworthy area for planning applications related to development and infrastructure.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- LSOA: Fraserburgh Central-Academy - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Strichen.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Strichen.
- 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 Strichen based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
242 planning applications found near Strichen.
- - 29 Bridge Street Strichen Aberdeenshire AB43 6SS
Installation of Replacement Windows in relation to Prior Notification APP/2025/2000
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 29 Bridge Street Strichen Aberdeenshire AB43 6SS
Installation of Replacement Window
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - The Mormond 2 Water Street Strichen AB43 6ST
Change of Use for Public House (Sui Generis) to Residential (Class 9)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 29 Bridge Street Strichen Aberdeenshire AB43 6SS
Alterations to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Old Mill Strichen AB43 6RY
Conversion and Change Of Use of Former Mill to Form Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Strichen Town House 26A Bridge Street Strichen Aberdeenshire AB43 6SS
Alterations and Extension to Building and Installation of Solar Panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Strichen Town Hall 26A Bridge Street Strichen AB43 6SS
Alterations and Extension to Building (Amendment to Planning Permission Reference APP/2018/0494 to include Solar Panels)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 11/13 Bridge Street Strichen Aberdeenshire AB43 6SS
Existing Use - Change of Use From Shop (Class 1) to Amalgamate into Dwellinghouse (Class 9)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - Mcadam Heath Hospital Brae Strichen Aberdeenshire AB43 6RU
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - Holmwood 103 High Street Strichen AB43 6SQ
Felling of Wych Elm
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - Land To The East Of Hamewith Burnshangie Road Strichen Aberdeenshire
Erection of Dwellinghouse (Amended Design to Planning Reference APP/2020/1893)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 24 Water Street Strichen Aberdeenshire AB43 6ST
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse and Formation of Decking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-11-05
View full details - - Ugie Cottage 37 High Street Strichen Aberdeenshire AB43 6SQ
Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-10-24
View full details - - 2 Market Terrace Strichen AB43 6TS
Change of Use of Yard to Class 9 (Housing) and Erection of Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-08-16
View full details - - 61 High Street Strichen AB43 6SQ
Installation Of 2 Air Source Heat Pumps (Retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - Logie Newton 11 North Street Strichen AB43 6SX
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - 61 High Street Strichen AB43 6SQ
Installation of 2 Air Source Heat Pumps (Retrospective)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - 70 High Street Strichen AB43 6SR
Formation of Dormer Window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-07-28
View full details - - 75 High Street Strichen Fraserburgh Aberdeenshire AB43 6SQ
Erection of Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2022-12-09
View full details - - 72 High Street Strichen Fraserburgh Aberdeenshire AB43 6SR
Re-Roof Dwellinghouse including Change of Material
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2022-10-03
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A brief summary of Strichen in Aberdeenshire
Strichen is a charming village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, located along the A981, providing easy access to New Deer 7.2 miles to the southwest and Fraserburgh 8 miles to the north-northeast. Established in 1764 by Alexander Fraser, the village lies by the River Ugie, at the base of Mormond Hill, which features the iconic Strichen White Horse, a quartz landmark situated approximately 1,500 meters northeast of the village. This strategic location makes Strichen a noteworthy area for planning applications related to development and infrastructure.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Strichen a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Strichen 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 Strichen
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Strichen. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Strichen may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Strichen were full planning applications (16), outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 73% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 17 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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