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Planning in Whitehills

Approved
93%
26 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Whitehills

Whitehills is a quaint fishing village located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, just three miles west of Banff along the Moray Firth. As part of the historic county of Banffshire, it boasts a close-knit community with a population of 990 as of 2022, making it a unique area for potential planning applications related to residential development, tourism, and local amenities.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Whitehills 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, Whitehills 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 Whitehills, 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 Whitehills. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), listed building and heritage (6), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitehills?
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Whitehills. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Whitehills?
The average planning decision time near Whitehills 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 Whitehills?
The planning approval rate near Whitehills is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whitehills?
The most common type of planning application near Whitehills is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whitehills?
You can search and track planning applications near Whitehills on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.