How long do planning decisions take near Tomintoul?

The average planning decision time near Tomintoul is 27 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Tomintoul?

The planning approval rate near Tomintoul is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Tomintoul?

The most common type of planning application near Tomintoul is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Tomintoul?

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Tomintoul, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tomintoul, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Tomintoul are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Tomintoul

Tomintoul is a picturesque village located in the Moray council area of Scotland, within the historic county of Banffshire. Renowned for its scenic landscapes and charming architecture, Tomintoul offers a unique setting for potential development and planning opportunities in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
LSOA: East Cairngorms - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Tomintoul.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Tomintoul based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Tomintoul.

- Braeview Braemar AB35 5XX
Alterations to existing derelict dwellinghouse to form recreational building (Sui Generis)
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2026-03-25
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- Braeview Braemar AB35 5XX
Application under Section 42 - partial demolition and retention of existing building as ancillary storage and erection of dwellinghouse including change of Use of land to domestic garden ground withou
Status: Referred | Type: Full | Council: Cairngorms | Date: 2025-04-02
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A brief summary of Tomintoul in Aberdeenshire

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

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Planning Activity in Tomintoul

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Tomintoul. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Tomintoul.

The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Tomintoul were full planning applications (12), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 15 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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