Search Watten planning applications
5 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Watten · updated daily · Highland Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Balvatn House West Watten Watten Wick KW1 5XJAwaiting decisionErection of extensionsReceived 15 May 202626/01483/FUL
- Land 20M West Of 1 Henderson Square WattenAwaiting decisionChange of use from church to residentialReceived 20 Apr 202626/01221/FUL
- Land 230M SE Of Auckengill House WattenAwaiting decisionConstruction of temporary junction to B874 (LT360 Spittal to Peterhead Project)Received 5 Aug 202525/02782/FUL
- Land 90M SW Of 10 West Watten WattenAwaiting decisionErection of agricultural buildingPrior Notifications - othersReceived 13 Jun 202525/02225/PNO
- Land North Of Gersa Shop House WattenAwaiting decisionErection of house and formation of accessPlanning Permission in PrincipleReceived 25 May 202525/01967/PIP
Planning in Watten
No decisions near Watten in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Watten in the last 24 months, from Highland Council's planning register.
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Around Watten
Postcode districts
KW1 46 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Highland Council
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About Watten
Watten is a quaint village located in Caithness, Highland, Scotland, situated along the A882-A9 road that connects the burgh of Wick and Thurso, approximately 12 kilometres west of Wick. Nestled near the Wick River and Loch Watten, the village was once served by the Far North railway line, although its station closed in 1960 and has since been converted into a private residence. This picturesque setting may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Watten 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 Watten 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, Watten 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 Watten, 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Watten.
The most common types were outline applications (2).