Torry, Aberdeen City Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Torry, Aberdeen City.
Aberdeen City · Scotland · settlement
About Torry
Torry is a suburb located on the south bank of the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland. Originally part of Kincardineshire, it became incorporated into the city of Aberdeen in 1891. This area is significant for those researching planning applications, as it combines historical context with ongoing urban development opportunities within the city.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeen City
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen South
- LSOA: Torry East - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Torry.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Torry.
- 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 Torry based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Torry.
- - Unit 1 101 Crombie Road Aberdeen AB11 9QP
Change of use of existing industrial unit to a gym and fitness facility (class 11 - assembly and leisure), alterations to roller shutter door to form a glazed entrance and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 23 South Square Aberdeen AB11 5DT
Formation of dormers to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 10 Pilot Square Aberdeen AB11 5DS
Replacement of outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2026-04-06
View full details - - 16 North Square Aberdeen AB11 5DX
Erection of replacement single storey extension to rear and installation of rooflights to front and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 375 Victoria Road Aberdeen AB11 9DB
Erection of district heating plantroom and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 181 Victoria Road Aberdeen AB11 9NE
Installation of 1 illuminated fascia sign, 1 illuminated projecting sign, 1 illuminated internal sign and glazing vinyls (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 375 Victoria Road Aberdeen AB11 9NX
Proposed energy centre associated with existing Marine Scotland facility, and associated works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - 25 South Square Aberdeen AB11 5DT
Replacement of five windows on principal elevation (east) with different opening methods and fenestrations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - First Floor Left 81 Wood Street Aberdeen AB11 9RB
Change of use from flat (sui generis) to mixed use flat (sui generis) and short term let (sui generis) with maximum occupancy of 2 people
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Marine Scotland Laboratory 375 Victoria Road Aberdeen AB11 9DB
Erection of plant room extension to rear and associated alterations to the finish of the building (amendment to previous approval ref. 220352/DPP)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 11 Pilot Square Aberdeen AB11 5DS
Change of use from amenity land to domestic garden ground and erection of shed (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - Playpark At Pocra Quay Footdee Aberdeen AB11 5DQ
Proposed access and associated pipeworks with ancillary equipment
Status: Permitted | Council: Aberdeen | Date: 2023-06-16
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A brief summary of Torry in Aberdeen City
Torry is a suburb located on the south bank of the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland. Originally part of Kincardineshire, it became incorporated into the city of Aberdeen in 1891. This area is significant for those researching planning applications, as it combines historical context with ongoing urban development opportunities within the city.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Torry a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Torry 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 Torry
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Torry. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Torry.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Torry were full planning applications (20), outline applications (3), advertising consent (2). Full planning applications account for 74% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 18 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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