Mearns planning approval rate
Mearns ward in Aberdeenshire has a 97.3% approval rate based on 225 planning decisions. Aberdeenshire overall: 95.8%.
Last updated: June 2026
97.3%
ward approval rate
225
Decisions
219
Approved
6
Refused
95.8%
Aberdeenshire average
Mearns is broadly in line with the Aberdeenshire average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Mearns compares
Mearns ward
97.3%
Aberdeenshire overall
95.8%
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Recent decisions in Mearns
Erection of Agricultural Building · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Siting of Residential Caravan to Enable the Refurbishment of the Dwellinghouse · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Change of Use of from Public House/Hotel to Class 9 (Dwellinghouse) · Wed 20 May 2026
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse · Tue 19 May 2026
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Other wards in Aberdeenshire
Aboyne, Upper Deeside And Donside (98.3%)
Huntly, Strathbogie And Howe Of Alford (95.2%)
Stonehaven And Lower Deeside (96.1%)
Central Buchan (92.8%)
Banff And District (93.6%)
Mid-Formartine (94.8%)
Turriff And District (96.7%)
Banchory And Mid-Deeside (97.9%)
North Kincardine (96.8%)
West Garioch (96.4%)
Ellon And District (100.0%)