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Aberdeen City planning applications
2,669 applications. 93% approved. 54 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,669 planning applications from Aberdeen City. 978 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 93% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Aberdeen City: 758 applications received in the last year, 978 decisions published.
Aberdeen City takes a median of 56 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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261204/DPP Awaiting decision
414 Union Street Aberdeen AB10 1TQ
Change of use from class 1A (shops and financial, professional and other services) to class 3 (food and drink) and installation of extraction vent to roof
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261242/DPP Awaiting decision
McPherson Optometry 23 King Street Aberdeen AB24 5AA
Replacement of side entrance door and screen, including replacement of steel beam above and associated works
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261258/TEL Awaiting decision
O/S 79 Osborne Place Aberdeen AB25 2DD
Installation of 1no. 9m telecommunication pole
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261259/TEL Awaiting decision
Hammerfield Avenue Aberdeen AB10 7FX
Proposed upgrade to existing telecommunications apparatus
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261175/DPP Awaiting decision
Land At Clinterty Kinellar AB21 0TL
Change of use and formation of a container storage yard with areas of hard standing and the siting of storage containers, car parking and associated works
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261253/TEL Decided
O/S 30 North Anderson Drive Aberdeen AB15 5DA
Installation of 1no. 9m telecommunication pole
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261241/LBC Awaiting decision
McPherson Optometry 23 King Street Aberdeen AB24 5AA
Replacement of side entrance door and screen, including replacement of steel beam above and associated works
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261249/LBC Awaiting decision
50 Skene Terrace Aberdeen AB10 1RP
Replace existing front windows with sash and case windows
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261251/TPO Awaiting decision
Arnlee House Garthdee Road Aberdeen AB15 9FX
Works to Protected Trees as per schedule of works
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261240/LBC Awaiting decision
Stoneywood House Stoneywood Park Aberdeen AB21 9LA
Internal and external alterations to sub-divide building into 5 residential apartments, erection of single storey side extension and erection of 1no mews cottage with associated access, landscaping and works
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261250/TPO Awaiting decision
481 North Deeside Road Cults Aberdeen AB15 9ES
Works to 2 Protected Trees - T1 - single stem Cypress tree; T2 - 3 small Cypress trees - remove - dead and dying
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261216/DPP Awaiting decision
Flat E 22 Market Street City Centre Aberdeen AB11 5PL
Change of use of flat to short-term let accommodation with maximum occupancy of 4 people
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261228/DPP Awaiting decision
27 John Street City Centre Aberdeen AB25 1BT
Change of use of upper floors from class 1A (financial, professional and other services) to form 5 residential flats (sui generis), installation of replacement windows and rooflights, extract vents, cycle storage, bin store, drying area, amenity land and all associated works
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261237/DPP Awaiting decision
37 Concraig Gardens Aberdeen AB15 8LG
Alterations to existing garage including infill of garage door opening to form new door and window, infill of existing door opening to form window, and formation of new door and window openings to side elevation
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261238/ADV Awaiting decision
Claymore Drive Aberdeen AB23 8GD
Installation of 1 illuminated fascia sign, 1 non-illuminated panel signs; 2 non-illuminated free-standing totem signs; 2 non-illuminated banner flags onto existing poles
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261236/DPP Awaiting decision
Beanshill Steading Contlaw Road Aberdeen AB13 0ER
Erection of single storey infill leisure extension to side of existing house
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261232/DPP Awaiting decision
6 Thom's Place Aberdeen AB24 3EW
Installation of rooflights, extract vents, conversion of window opening to form access door and formation of access path (retrospective)
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261239/TCA Awaiting decision
5 Balgownie Road Aberdeen AB23 8JN
Works to 2 Protected Trees: T1 - Silver Birch and T2 - Columnar Beech Tree - reduce and shape by a third
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261208/DPP Awaiting decision
Binghill House Binghill Road Aberdeen AB13 0JL
Formation of wildlife pond
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261234/TPO Awaiting decision
Prospect Court Aberdeen AB11 7YZ
Works to 1no. Protected Tree - T1 - Elm - remove to stump - tree has died
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261235/TCA Awaiting decision
Gilcomston Park Aberdeen AB25 1PX
Works to 1no. Protected Tree - T1 - Poplar - remove to stump and plug stump - overgrown
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261170/MSC Awaiting decision
Phase 2 Grandhome Development Aberdeen
Approval of matters specified in conditions 3(a)-(g) (siting, design, external appearance and landscaping), 5 (landscaping), 6 (drainage), 7 (street design), 19 (badger survey), 20 (bat survey), 21 (archaeology), 22 (flooding), 23 (SUDS), 24 (watercourses), 25 (private water supplies), 32 (contaminated land), 38 (tree work), 39 (tree protection) and 40 (arboricultural impact assessment) in relation to planning permission in principle ref. 131535, for earthworks, formation of roads, drainage infrastructure, open space and landscaping
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261209/DPP Decided
56 Forbesfield Road Aberdeen AB15 4PA
Formation of dormer to rear
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261218/DPP Awaiting decision
12 Salisbury Terrace Aberdeen AB10 6QH
Installation of new rooflights, replacement garage roof to rear, enlargement of side window, and installation of external cladding to existing extension
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261229/TEL Awaiting decision
South St Nicholas Church Kincorth Circle Aberdeen AB12 5NX
Upgrade to existing telecommunications apparatus
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261220/DPP Awaiting decision
Bridge Of Don Dental Practice Balgownie Road Aberdeen AB23 8JP
Change of use from first floor flat (sui generis) to dental practice (class 1A (shops and financial, professional and other services); infill of door and installation of extract vents
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261222/DPP Awaiting decision
Great Western Community Centre (Formerly Holburn West Church) 9 Ashley Park Drive Aberdeen AB10 6RY
Siting and erection of external CCTV cameras and alarm bell box
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261205/CLP Awaiting decision
Roof Of Student Roost Mealmarket Exchange Mealmarket Street Aberdeen AB24 5SW
Proposed installation of 230 solar PV panels to roof
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261186/CLP Awaiting decision
Roof Of Student Roost Pittodrie Street Aberdeen AB24 5QU
Proposed Installation of 310 solar PV panels to roof
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261224/LBC Awaiting decision
18-20 Queen's Road Aberdeen AB15 4ZT
Internal alterations to reinstate separating wall at No.20 Queen's Road boundary link with adjacent No.18
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261194/DPP Awaiting decision
31 Fairview Road Aberdeen AB22 8ZG
Erection of timber fence (retrospective)
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261183/DPP Awaiting decision
22 Derbeth Grange Aberdeen AB15 8TW
Erection of single storey extension to rear
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261184/DPP Awaiting decision
24 Oldfold Crescent Aberdeen AB13 0JY
Erection of single storey extension (rear)
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261210/CLP Awaiting decision
42 Angusfield Avenue Aberdeen AB15 6AQ
Proposed single storey rear extension
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261145/CLP Awaiting decision
Jays Guest House 422 King Street Aberdeen AB24 3BR
Proposed use of two existing bedrooms as guest house accommodation within the existing guest house, increasing the number of guest bedrooms from 10 to 12
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261180/DPP Awaiting decision
8 Devonshire Road Aberdeen AB10 6XR
Erection of single storey rear extension
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261165/DPP Awaiting decision
6 Bon-Accord Crescent (formerly Part Of 5-7 Bon-Accord Crescent) And 6 Bon-Accord Crescent Lane Aberdeen AB11 6DN
Change of use from office and external alterations to form 2 residential dwellings, and associated external works, including installation of bifold doors, formation of garden ground, access gates, fencing, boundary walls, hard surfacing and parking accessed from Craibstone Lane
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261206/DPP Awaiting decision
47 Springbank Terrace Aberdeen AB11 6LR
Change of use from HMO (House of Multiple Occupation) to short-term let accommodation with maximum occupancy of 7 people, enlargement of driveway, erection of wall, infill of window and door openings, installation of fence and gates, cycle stand and bin store and all associated works
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261211/TPO Awaiting decision
Springfield Den Macaulay Gardens Hazlehead Aberdeen
Works to Protected Trees as per schedule of works
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261213/TCA Awaiting decision
Lane Off Brighton Place (between 81 And 105/107) Ashley Aberdeen AB10 6RT
Works to 1no. Protected Trees: T1 - Elm - remove (retrospective)
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261212/TCA Awaiting decision
Cruickshank Botanic Gardens University Of Aberdeen St Machar Drive Aberdeen
Works to protected trees as per works schedule
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261152/ADV Awaiting decision
107 George Street Aberdeen AB25 1HU
Installation of 5 illuminated box signs
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261178/DPP Awaiting decision
6 Hammerfield Avenue Aberdeen AB10 7FX
Erection of single storey garden room to rear
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261188/DPP Awaiting decision
Murdoch Allan 339 George Street Aberdeen AB25 1EE
Alterations to shopfront to form doors and windows and installation of replacement roller shutter door (retrospective)
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261189/DPP Awaiting decision
234 North Deeside Road Milltimber Aberdeen AB13 0DQ
Erection of single storey side extensions, replacement conservatory and associated works
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261203/DPP Awaiting decision
Ashley House Pitmedden Road Dyce Aberdeen AB21 0DP
Change of use from class 4 (business) to class 5 (general industrial), re-cladding of building, alterations to yard/car parking areas to form car access and associated site works
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261201/LBC Awaiting decision
2A View Terrace Aberdeen AB25 2RR
Replacement of existing lath and plaster to ground-floor external walls with insulating lime plaster to improve thermal performance
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261207/TPO Granted
16 Loirston Manor Aberdeen AB12 3HD
Works to 1no. Protected Tree - T1 - Sycamore - removal - leaning and exposed roots
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261185/LBC Awaiting decision
Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust Polmuir Avenue Aberdeen AB11 7WH
Installation of replacement windows
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261190/DPP Awaiting decision
3 Kingswood Grove Aberdeen AB15 8AH
Window enlargement to form French doors, installation of steps and formation of decking with glazed balustrades to rear
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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261153/TEL Granted
O/s 75 Tollohill Drive Aberdeen AB12 5DJ
Installation of 1no. 9M telecommunication pole
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261021/DPP Granted
Danestone Police Station Fairview Street Aberdeen AB22 8ZP
Change of use from existing Police Station to Healthcare Facility including installation of roof lights and alterations to an existing window openings
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260958/DPP Granted
54 Carden Place Aberdeen AB10 1UP
Removal of door and window openings and installation of bi-folding doors; installation of external lights; rebuilding of rear boundary wall with installation of sliding gates; and formation of driveway to rear
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260936/ADV Granted
70 Queen's Road Aberdeen AB15 4YE
Installation of 2 illuminated granite monolith signs
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251329/LBC Refused
St John's Episcopal Church Crown Terrace City Centre Aberdeen AB11 6HG
Installation of lights to the existing tower
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261119/TPO Granted
Macaulay Grange/Countesswells Road Aberdeen AB15 8FF
Works to various Protected Trees as per schedule of works
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261112/TPO Granted
Birchlea 1 South Avenue Aberdeen AB15 9LP
Works to 2 Protected Trees; T1 - Copper Beech - dead wooding and crown by approx. 20 percent, T2 - Beech - removal of low hanging fronds as required
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261104/TCA Granted
26 Salisbury Terrace Aberdeen AB10 6QH
Works to 1no. Protected Tree; T1 - Lime; Crown reduction and thin
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261088/TEL Decided
Craigiebuckler SS Countesswells Road Aberdeen AB15 8AJ
Proposed upgrade to the existing telecommunications apparatus
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260913/LBC Granted
9A Ferryhill Place Aberdeen AB11 7SE
Internal alterations to partitions to increase size of 2nd floor WC to install shower
The full record
Decisions between 2004 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 2,216 decisions from Aberdeen City between 2004 and 2026, part of 2,669 applications on record. Over that period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,884 granted against 150 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,043 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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040464 Granted
17 Cairnaquheen Gardens Aberdeen AB15 5HJ
Erection of extension
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040651 Granted
18 Albyn Grove Top Flat Left ABERDEEN AB10 6SQ
Replacement windows
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051787 Granted
4 Fonthill Terrace Aberdeen AB11 7UR
Installation of 3no.velux windows to rear and window replacement
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150031 Granted
Denmore Park Bridge Of Don
Fell 9 trees and maintenance of a further 7 trees, full details available on request
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151010 Withdrawn
17 Cults Court Cults Aberdeen AB15 9SZ
Proposed replacement of 9no windows and 1no doors.
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150973 Withdrawn
96 Broomhill Road Aberdeen AB10 6HX
Change of use from dwelling to house of multiple occupation (HMO).
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151099 Withdrawn
13 Millburn Street Aberdeen AB11 6SS
Change of use from shop to residential flat and installation ofreplacement windows.
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151226 Withdrawn
Flat A 16 Bon Accord Square Aberdeen AB11 6DJ
Change of use from office to domestic dwelling.
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151219 Withdrawn
Westburn Park Depot Westburn Road AB25 3DE
Complete Demolition of three outbuildings in a Conservation Area
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151081 Withdrawn
15 Sanday Road Aberdeen AB15 6DS
Demolish dwelling and erect replacement dwelling.
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 521 53%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 230 24%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 227 23%
Planning agents in Aberdeen City
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Halliday Fraser Munro ltd 94% granted overall 41
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Openreach Limited 88% granted overall 40
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Thistle Windows & Conservatories Ltd 98% granted overall 39
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Fitzgerald + Associates Ltd 94% granted overall 37
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All Design (Scotland) Limited 93% granted overall 32
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LAS Architecture 93% granted overall 30
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eb-architect Ltd 96% granted overall 29
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Create Studio Architecture Ltd. 95% granted overall 28
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Aberdeen City
- Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee 116
- Bridge Of Don 117
- Dyce/Bucksburn/Danestone 178
- George Street/Harbour 243
- Hazlehead/Queen's Cross/Countesswells 425
- Hilton/Woodside/Stockethill 41
- Kincorth/Nigg/Cove 142
- Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill 59
- Lower Deeside 257
- Mid Stocket/Rosemount 241
- Northfield/Mastrick North 27
- Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen 106
- Torry/Ferryhill 242
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Aberdeen City decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Aberdeen City decided 978 planning applications. 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Aberdeen City?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 54 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Aberdeen City decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 978 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 53% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 77% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Aberdeen City decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 2216 decisions from Aberdeen City between 2004 and 2026, out of 2,669 applications on record. Across that whole period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Aberdeen City?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 138 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Aberdeen City's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Aberdeen City: 2,669 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 978 decided, 93% approved, median 54 days to a decision. 758 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2004 and 2026: 2,216 in total, 93% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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