How long do planning decisions take near West Dunnet?

The average planning decision time near West Dunnet is 173 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 West Dunnet?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near West Dunnet?

The most common type of planning application near West Dunnet is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near West Dunnet?

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West Dunnet, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Dunnet, Highland.

Highland · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
LSOA: Thurso West - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Dunnet.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 West Dunnet based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near West Dunnet.

- Kirrenleigh Dunnet Thurso KW14 8YD
Proposed utility room extension. Replacement of existing conservatory with garden room. Conversion of garage to storage & sanitary accommodation. Alterations to kitchen and dining room layout and remo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-04-01
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- Land 80M South West Of The Bothy Dunnet
Erection of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of West Dunnet in Highland

West Dunnet is a settlement located in Highland, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in West Dunnet

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near West Dunnet. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 173 days.

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

With an average of 173 days, decisions near West Dunnet take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near West Dunnet 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, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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