How long do planning decisions take near Upper Drummond?

The average planning decision time near Upper Drummond is 45 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 Upper Drummond?

The planning approval rate near Upper Drummond is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Drummond?

The most common type of planning application near Upper Drummond is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upper Drummond?

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Upper Drummond, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Drummond, Highland.

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
LSOA: Inverness East Rural - 07

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Drummond.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Upper Drummond based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Upper Drummond.

- 10 Drummond Circus Inverness IV2 4QP
Erection of extensions (amended design 25/00339/FUL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 4 Drummond Crescent Inverness IV2 4QW
Replacement of windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-02-12
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- 8 Broom Drive Inverness IV2 4EG
Erection of extension; internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-07-22
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A brief summary of Upper Drummond in Highland

Upper Drummond is a settlement located in Highland, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Upper Drummond

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Upper Drummond. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Upper Drummond maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Upper Drummond were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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