Search Upper Dounreay planning applications
2 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Upper Dounreay · updated daily · Highland Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Land 415M SW Of Shean Cottage 10 Upper Dounreay ThursoWithdrawnProposed installation of a Battery Energy Storage Scheme (BESS) capable of exporting up to 500 megawatts (MW) on land approximately 1.65 kilometres (km) southeast of Lower Dounreay.Proposal of Application NoticeReceived 23 Dec 2024Decided 13 Mar 202524/05329/PAN
- Land 415M SW Of Shean Cottage 10 Upper Dounreay ThursoAwaiting decisionBattery Energy Storage Scheme (BESS) capable of exporting up to 500MWScreening ApplicationsReceived 11 Sep 202424/03958/SCRE
Planning in Upper Dounreay
No decisions near Upper Dounreay in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Upper Dounreay in the last 24 months, from Highland Council's planning register.
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About Upper Dounreay
Upper Dounreay is a settlement located in Highland, Scotland.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Upper Dounreay area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Upper Dounreay a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Dounreay 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Upper Dounreay, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Upper Dounreay.