Search Thurso planning applications
24 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Thurso · updated daily · Highland Council
Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 5 Sir Georges Street Thurso KW14 7AWAwaiting decisionFormation of access and parking area, alterations to wallReceived 2 Nov 202626/04484/FUL
- Tollemache House High Street Thurso KW14 8AZAwaiting decisionChange of use from offices to aparthotelsReceived 29 Oct 202626/04549/FUL
- Land 25M E Of 2 Lochend Holding Barrock ThursoAwaiting decisionErection of agricultural building (class 18)Received 22 Oct 202626/04509/PNO
- The Skin And Beauty Salon 14 Olrig Street Thurso KW14 7HFAwaiting decisionChange of use from beauticians (class 1A) to takeaway (sui generis) and installation of extraction systemReceived 16 Oct 202626/04057/FUL
- 19 Campbell Street Thurso KW14 7HAAwaiting decisionErect garden roomFull ApplicationReceived 12 Oct 202626/04492/FUL
Planning in Thurso
Only 6 decisions near Thurso in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Thurso in the last 24 months, from Highland Council's planning register.
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Around Thurso
Postcode districts
KW14 57 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Highland Council
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About Thurso
Thurso is a historic town in the Highland council area of Scotland, located on the north coast of Caithness. Recognized as the northernmost town on the island of Great Britain, Thurso lies over 500 miles (800 km) north of London, making it a unique location for planning applications in the area. Its geographical significance and local heritage may influence development opportunities and community initiatives.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Thurso area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Thurso a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thurso 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Thurso, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Thurso.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1).