Tillydrone, Aberdeen City Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tillydrone, Aberdeen City.
Aberdeen City · Scotland · settlement
About Tillydrone
Tillydrone is a residential area situated in Aberdeen, Scotland, just north of the city centre and slightly northwest of Old Aberdeen. The area is defined by the River Don to the east, St Machar Drive to the south, and the Aberdeen-Inverness railway line to the west, making it a strategically located neighbourhood for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeen City
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen North
- LSOA: Hilton - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tillydrone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tillydrone.
- 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 Tillydrone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Tillydrone.
- - 6 The Chanonry Aberdeen AB24 1RP
Works to 2no. Protected Trees; T1 - Holly; Crown raise and reduction in height T2 - Yew; Selectively reduce longest branches
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 260513/TCA · Validated: Wed 06 May 2026 - 6 The Chanonry Aberdeen AB24 1RP
Works to 2no. Protected Trees; T1 - Holly; Crown raise and reduction in height T2 - Yew; Selectively reduce longest branches
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeen City | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 6 Coningham Gardens Aberdeen AB24 2TS
Window enlargement to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 42 Don Street Old Aberdeen Aberdeen AB24 1UU
Installation of fixed line broadband apparatus
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - University Of Aberdeen Zoology Building Tillydrone Avenue Aberdeen AB24 2TN
Installation of non-illuminated mural on wall artwork
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - University Of Aberdeen Zoology Building Tillydrone Avenue Aberdeen AB24 2TN
Installation of 6no. antennas; 4no. dishes; 2no. cabinets and all ancillary development
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - 260325/DPP - University Of Aberdeen Zoology Building Tillydrone Avenue Aberdeen AB24 2TN
Installation of 6no. antennas; 4no. dishes; 2no. cabinets and all ancillary development
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeen City | Date: 2026-03-24 - - 110 High Street Aberdeen AB24 3HE
Change of use from office to class 1A (shops and financial professional and other services)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - St Mary's Elphinstone Road Aberdeen AB24 3EF
Installation of replacement roof slates and ridge tiles, rooflights, rainwater goods, dormer roof coverings, flashings, soakers and repoint damaged pointing
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - St Mary's Elphinstone Road Aberdeen AB24 3EF
Installation of replacement roof slates and ridge tiles, rainwater goods, dormer roof coverings, flashings, soakers and repoint damaged pointing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 6 Coningham Gardens Aberdeen AB24 2TS
Subdivision to form 2 residential flats, window enlargement and all associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 43 Don Street Old Aberdeen Aberdeen AB24 1UH
Works to 4no. Protected Trees as per schedule of works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 94 Bedford Road Aberdeen AB24 3LQ
Change of use from flat to HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) for a maximum of three unrelated persons
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Ground To The West Of Science Teaching Hub University Of Aberdeen Bedford Road Aberdeen AB24 3LG
Formation of two monitoring boreholes (approximately 500m and 1000m deep), installation of monitoring equipment cabinets at ground level and formation of footpaths as part of Aberdeen Geothermal Feasi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 70 High Street Aberdeen AB24 3EY
Reinstatement of railings and replacement gate to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 70 High Street Aberdeen AB24 3EY
Reinstatement of railings and replacement gate to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Wallace Tower Tillydrone Road Aberdeen AB24 2TP
Removal of condition 9 (disabled parking space) of planning permission ref. 231583/DPP
Status: Permitted | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Wallace Tower Tillydrone Road Aberdeen AB24 2TP
Erection of bin and ASHP enclosure; Installation of bike stand; Installation of new external steps; Installation of external lighting; Installation of new internal door; Installation of new paving sla
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 33 Portal Crescent Aberdeen AB24 2SP
Change of use from amenity land to domestic garden ground
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 113 High Street Aberdeen AB24 3EN
Works to 9 Protected Trees as per schedule of works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Tillydrone in Aberdeen City
Tillydrone is a residential area situated in Aberdeen, Scotland, just north of the city centre and slightly northwest of Old Aberdeen. The area is defined by the River Don to the east, St Machar Drive to the south, and the Aberdeen-Inverness railway line to the west, making it a strategically located neighbourhood for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Tillydrone a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tillydrone 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 Tillydrone
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Tillydrone. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Tillydrone.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Tillydrone slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Tillydrone were full planning applications (27), tree works (8), listed building and heritage (7). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 26 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
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