Tocher, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tocher, Aberdeenshire.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Aberdeenshire
• Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
• LSOA: Kemnay - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Tocher.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tocher.

• 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 Tocher based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Tocher.

1. - The Drier Site Tocher Inverurie AB51 5BS
   Demolition of Existing Farm Buildings and Erection of 4 Dwellinghouses
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-08-30
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2. - Over Tocher Meikle Wartle Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 5DE
   Change of Use and Alterations to Steading to Form Dwellinghouse
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2016-09-09
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3. - Over Tocher Meikle Wartle Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 5DE
   Erection of Dwellinghouse (Amended House Design)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2016-04-20
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4. - Over Tocher Meikle Wartle Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 5DE
   Erection of Dwellinghouse (Amended House Design)
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2015-11-23
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5. - Smiddyhowe North Rayne Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 5BY
   Erection of Agricultural Building
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2014-04-28
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6. - Smiddyhowe North Rayne Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 5BY
   Erection of Agricultural Building
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2014-03-11
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7. - Smiddyhowe North Rayne Inverurie AB51 5BY
   Erection of Agricultural Building
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2014-02-19
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8. - Smiddyhowe North Rayne Inverurie AB51 5BY
   Erection of Agricultural Building
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2013-12-17
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9. - Steading at Overtocher Meikle Wartle Inverurie
   Conversion of Steading to form Dwellinghouse
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2008-03-27
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A brief summary of Tocher in Aberdeenshire

Tocher is a settlement located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Tocher a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tocher 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 Tocher

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Tocher. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Tocher may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Tocher slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Tocher were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% 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 was submitted.

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