Upper Milovaig, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Milovaig, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
About Upper Milovaig
Upper Milovaig is a small, residential township located on the southern shore of Loch Pooltiel, within the picturesque Duirinish peninsula on the Isle of Skye in the Highland council area of Scotland. Alongside its northern counterpart, Lower Milovaig, this area features a blend of crofting and residential properties, making it a unique spot for planning applications and development opportunities amidst the stunning Highland landscape.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- LSOA: Skye North West - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Milovaig.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Milovaig.
- 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 Upper Milovaig based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Upper Milovaig.
- - Plot A 9 - 13 Upper Milovaig Glendale
Alterations and change of use of garage to form short term letting apartment
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - Land 30M South Of 8 Upper Milovaig Glendale
Siting of container for art space/studio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-12-30
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A brief summary of Upper Milovaig in Highland
Upper Milovaig is a small, residential township located on the southern shore of Loch Pooltiel, within the picturesque Duirinish peninsula on the Isle of Skye in the Highland council area of Scotland. Alongside its northern counterpart, Lower Milovaig, this area features a blend of crofting and residential properties, making it a unique spot for planning applications and development opportunities amidst the stunning Highland landscape.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upper Milovaig a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Milovaig 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 Upper Milovaig
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Upper Milovaig. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Milovaig may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Upper Milovaig slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Upper Milovaig were full planning applications (1), outline applications (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, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.