Townhead, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Townhead, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Townhead are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Townhead
Townhead, a historic district in Glasgow, Scotland, boasts some of the city’s oldest architecture, including the iconic Glasgow Cathedral and the Provand's Lordship, both significant medieval landmarks. This rich heritage may influence planning applications, as the area balances development with the preservation of its cultural assets.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Angus
- Parliamentary constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens
- LSOA: Montrose South - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Townhead.
- 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 Townhead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Townhead.
- - Land At Hallgreen Mains Inverbervie
Residential Development Comprising of 80-90 Dwellinghouses, Associated Infrastructure and Open Space
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 22 Woodlands Place Inverbervie Aberdeenshire DD10 0SL
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 1 Trenchard Walk Inverbervie DD10 0UE
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Land At Hillside Of Dendoldrum Inverbervie Montrose
Erection of Dwellinghouse, Installation of Air Source Heat Pump and Free Standing Solar Panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Cadet Centre Townhead Inverbervie Aberdeenshire
Erection of Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-01-25
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A brief summary of Townhead in Aberdeenshire
Townhead, a historic district in Glasgow, Scotland, boasts some of the city’s oldest architecture, including the iconic Glasgow Cathedral and the Provand's Lordship, both significant medieval landmarks. This rich heritage may influence planning applications, as the area balances development with the preservation of its cultural assets.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Townhead a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Townhead 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 Townhead
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Townhead. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Townhead may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Townhead were full planning applications (2), tree works (1). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.