Planning outcomes in Aberdeenshire are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is – — that's not noise, it's a fundamentally different planning environment depending on where you live.
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| # | Ward | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aboyne, Upper Deeside And Donside | 392 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Mearns | 250 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Mid-Formartine | 183 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Banchory And Mid-Deeside | 172 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Huntly, Strathbogie And Howe Of Alford | 303 | – | – | – |
| 6 | East Garioch | 119 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Stonehaven And Lower Deeside | 227 | – | – | – |
| 8 | North Kincardine | 143 | – | – | – |
| 9 | West Garioch | 124 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Banff And District | 177 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Fraserburgh And District | 77 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Westhill And District | 116 | – | – | – |
| 13 | Turriff And District | 164 | – | – | – |
| 14 | Inverurie And District | 80 | – | – | – |
| 15 | Peterhead North And Rattray | 108 | – | – | – |
| 16 | Troup | 102 | – | – | – |
| 17 | Peterhead South And Cruden | 104 | – | – | – |
| 18 | Central Buchan | 206 | – | – | – |
| 19 | Ellon And District | 118 | – | – | – |
An extension might sail through in Aboyne, Upper Deeside And Donside but face serious resistance in Ellon And District.
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– planning applications in Aberdeenshire have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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