How long do planning decisions take near Towie?

The average planning decision time near Towie is 23 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 Towie?

The planning approval rate near Towie is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Towie?

The most common type of planning application near Towie is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Towie?

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Towie, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Towie, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

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

About Towie

Towie is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, nestled near the towns of Alford and Lumsden along the banks of the River Don. This small community offers a unique rural setting, making it a point of interest for those looking into planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
LSOA: Howe of Alford - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Towie.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Towie based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Towie in Aberdeenshire

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

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Planning Activity in Towie

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Towie. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 days.

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

The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Towie were outline applications (1).

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