How long do planning decisions take near Wedderlairs?

The average planning decision time near Wedderlairs is 74 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 Wedderlairs?

The planning approval rate near Wedderlairs is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wedderlairs?

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

How can I track planning applications near Wedderlairs?

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Wedderlairs, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wedderlairs, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Wedderlairs are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Gordon and Buchan
LSOA: Ythsie - 07

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wedderlairs.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wedderlairs based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Wedderlairs.

- Land To The South East Of Den Of Keithfield Tarves Ellon AB41 7NU
Non Compliance with Condition 1D (Visibility Splays) of Planning Permission Reference APP/2021/0505 for Erection of Dwellinghouse
Status: Rejected | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-08-30
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A brief summary of Wedderlairs in Aberdeenshire

Wedderlairs is a settlement located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Wedderlairs

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Wedderlairs. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wedderlairs.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Wedderlairs were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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