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Planning in Westhill

Approved
95%
18 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westhill in the last 24 months, from Aberdeenshire Council's planning register.

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About Westhill

Westhill is a suburban town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated 7 miles (11 km) west of Aberdeen. With a population of 11,750 as of 2022, it ranks among the largest towns in the region, making it an important area for potential planning applications in residential and commercial development.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westhill 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 Westhill, 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, 41 planning applications were submitted near Westhill. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), advertising consent (3), outline applications (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Westhill?
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Westhill. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Westhill?
The average planning decision time near Westhill is 67 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 Westhill?
The planning approval rate near Westhill is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Westhill?
The most common type of planning application near Westhill is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Westhill?
You can search and track planning applications near Westhill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.