Wick, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wick, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · Town
About Wick
Wick, located in the Caithness region of Scotland, is a royal burgh that spans the River Wick and both sides of Wick Bay. As of the 2011 census, the Wick Locality had a population of 6,954, reflecting a slight decline of 3.8% since 2001. This picturesque town offers a unique setting for planning applications, with its rich history and coastal environment presenting various development opportunities.
Population: 7,030 (2016) · Area: 3.5 km²
District: Highland
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- LSOA: Caithness North East - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wick.
- 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 Wick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Wick.
- - Wick Railway Station Bankhead Road Wick KW1 5LB
Run external cabling, drill and fit internal DCB
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Pulteneytown Pharmacy 7 Macarthur Street Wick KW1 5AX
Change of use from pharmacy shop to domestic
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Land 35M NE Of Wick Harbour Authority Fishmart Harbour Road Wick
Siting of catering trailer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-10-19
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A brief summary of Wick in Highland
Wick, located in the Caithness region of Scotland, is a royal burgh that spans the River Wick and both sides of Wick Bay. As of the 2011 census, the Wick Locality had a population of 6,954, reflecting a slight decline of 3.8% since 2001. This picturesque town offers a unique setting for planning applications, with its rich history and coastal environment presenting various development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 7,030 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Highland district.
Wick covers an area of approximately 3.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wick a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wick 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.
Planning Activity in Wick
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Wick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wick may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 77 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 Wick were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 86% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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