AB53 planning approval rate
The AB53 postcode area falls under Aberdeenshire council, which has a – planning approval rate based on 2,520 decisions.
Last updated: October 2026
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Aberdeenshire approval rate
What this means for AB53
If you're planning a project in the AB53 area, your application will be decided by Aberdeenshire council. Based on historical data, around – of applications are refused. The approval rate varies by ward and application type, use our free tool to check your specific property.
What gets approved near your property?
The PlanningLens property report runs to 17 pages on your address:
✓ Ward-level approval rates for your exact area
✓ Common refusal reasons in Aberdeenshire
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Aberdeenshire
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Free. Based on 2,520 decisions.
Planning professional? PlanningLens runs refusal alerts and evidence packs for Aberdeenshire and any other published UK council. See the data services →
Aberdeenshire approval by application type
Full
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Prior Approval
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Trees
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Other
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Listed Building
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Certificate of Lawfulness
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