Stuartfield, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stuartfield, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
About Stuartfield
Stuartfield is a quaint inland village located in the Buchan area of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 1.8 kilometres south of Old Deer. Established in the late 18th century by John Burnett, Laird of Crichie, the village was originally named New Crichie, with the name Crichie still in local use. The name reflects its Gaelic origins, meaning "clay," and the village's historical roots may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- LSOA: Peterhead Harbour - 06
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stuartfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stuartfield.
- 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 Stuartfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Stuartfield.
- - Auld Mill Mill Street Stuartfield Aberdeenshire AB42 5DP
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse and Formation of Balcony
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Auld Mill Mill Street Stuartfield Aberdeenshire AB42 5DP
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse and Formation of Balcony
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Cherry Blossom Children's Residential Home Ltd Ardennan Crown Cottages Stuartfield Aberdeenshire AB42 5HR
Alterations and Extension to Ancillary Accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-11-18
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A brief summary of Stuartfield in Aberdeenshire
Stuartfield is a quaint inland village located in the Buchan area of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 1.8 kilometres south of Old Deer. Established in the late 18th century by John Burnett, Laird of Crichie, the village was originally named New Crichie, with the name Crichie still in local use. The name reflects its Gaelic origins, meaning "clay," and the village's historical roots may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stuartfield a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stuartfield 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 Stuartfield
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Stuartfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stuartfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Stuartfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stuartfield were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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