How long do planning decisions take near Westhill?

The average planning decision time near Westhill is 69 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 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westhill?

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Westhill, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westhill, Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement

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

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.

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Area Information

Admin district: Aberdeenshire
Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
LSOA: Dunecht, Durris and Drumoak - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Westhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Westhill.

- 16 Brimmond Drive Westhill Aberdeenshire AB32 6SZ
Erection of Garage and Domestic Workshop
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-04-27
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- Totalenergies E & P UK Ltd Skene Westhill Aberdeenshire AB32 6JZ
Display of Illuminated Signage (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-12
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- Peregrine House Peregrine Road Westhill Aberdeen AB32 6JL
Alterations to Building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-11
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- Peregrine House Mosscroft Avenue Westhill Industrial Estate Westhill Aberdeenshire AB32 6JQ
Erection of 49 Affordable Houses and Associated Infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-04-29
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- Peregrine House Mosscroft Avenue Westhill Industrial Estate Westhill AB32 6JQ
Demolition of Office Building and Erection of 45 Affordable Houses and Associated Infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Alatas Enterprise House Enterprise Drive Westhill Industrial Estate AB32 6TQ
Erection of Boundary Fence (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-02-05
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A brief summary of Westhill in Aberdeenshire

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

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Planning Activity in Westhill

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Westhill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

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

At 69 days on average, decisions near Westhill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Westhill were full planning applications (13), outline applications (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 76% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 9 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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