Kincorth/Nigg/Cove planning approval rate
Kincorth/Nigg/Cove ward in Aberdeen has a 96.2% approval rate based on 1,383 planning decisions. Aberdeen overall: 94.3%.
Last updated: May 2026
96.2%
ward approval rate
1,383
Decisions
1,330
Approved
53
Refused
94.3%
Aberdeen average
Kincorth/Nigg/Cove is broadly in line with the Aberdeen average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Kincorth/Nigg/Cove compares
Kincorth/Nigg/Cove ward
96.2%
Aberdeen overall
94.3%
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Recent decisions in Kincorth/Nigg/Cove
251408/DPP
Alterations to roof to include installation of replacement eaves, soffit, gutter · Mon 12 Jan 2026
251302/DPP
Partial change of use from class 4 (business) to class 1A (shops and financial p · Tue 02 Dec 2025
251309/S42
Erection of steel framed building for test cells and ancillary use including off · Thu 27 Nov 2025
251280/DPP
Change of use of warehouse with yard (class 6) to general industrial (class 5) f · Thu 20 Nov 2025
251210/DPP
Erection of garage and retaining wall alterations to front (retrospective) · Tue 04 Nov 2025
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