How long do planning decisions take near Upper Lochton?

The average planning decision time near Upper Lochton is 70 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 Lochton?

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

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

The most common type of planning application near Upper Lochton is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upper Lochton?

You can search and track planning applications near Upper Lochton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.

Upper Lochton, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Lochton, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
LSOA: Banchory West - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Lochton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lochton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Upper Lochton.

- Land To The North Of Brooklyn Raemoir Road Banchory
Erection of 5 Dwellinghouses
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-12-11
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A brief summary of Upper Lochton in Aberdeenshire

Upper Lochton is a settlement located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Upper Lochton

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Upper Lochton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

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

At 70 days on average, decisions near Upper Lochton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Upper Lochton were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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