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Aberdeen City planning applications

1,215 applications. 94% approved. 47 days to decide.

As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,215 planning applications from Aberdeen City. 957 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 94% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

957
Decided 12 months to July 2026
1,215
New applications 12 months to July 2026
258
Awaiting decision

Latest applications

Data to July 2026

  • 260828/ADV Awaiting decision

    Land At Maidencraig North & South Of A944 Aberdeen AB15 6XH

    Installation of 1 non-illuminated free standing sign

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • 260836/TEL Awaiting decision

    O/S Mullbuie 26 Contlaw Brae Aberdeen AB13 0DT

    Installation of 1no 7M high telecommunication pole

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Telecoms
  • 260813/ADV Awaiting decision

    Aberdeen Wood Centre 15 St Machar Road Aberdeen AB24 3YJ

    Installation of 4 illuminated fascia signs, 1 non-illuminated panel sign, 10 non-illuminated poster signs and 1 illuminated totem sign

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • 260822/LBC Awaiting decision

    60 Union Street Aberdeen AB10 1BB

    Conversion works to form 7no bedroom suites, installation of bathrooms, secondary glazing, thermal retrofit of ceilings, formation of new doorways, build up and removal of doorways, installation and removal of partitions and all other associated works

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 260823/DPP Awaiting decision

    60 Union Street Aberdeen AB10 1BB

    Change of use from class 4 (business) to form 7no. suites (class 7 hotels and hostels)

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 260829/MSC Awaiting decision

    Land At Maidencraig North & South Of A944 Aberdeen AB15 6XH

    Approval of matters specified in conditions : 2 (layout, siting,design), 5 (central junction), 9 (AWPR Transport Statement), 10 (prohibition of driving order), 11 (access road management plan), 12 (culverts north and south), 13 (badger protection plan), 14 (pre-consultation survey (badgers)), 15 (nature conservation management plan), 16 (site waste management plan), 17 (pedestrian and cyclist connectivity), 18 (submission of SUDS scheme), 19 (programme of archaeological works), 20 (dust suppression measures) and 22 (residential travel pack) of 260126/s42 for erection of 45 residential units

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 260827/LBC Awaiting decision

    Ground Floor Flat 01 82 Queens Road Aberdeen AB15 4YE

    Construction of non-load bearing partitions and doors to form WC and storage with associated works

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 260835/TEL Awaiting decision

    O/S 2 The Chanonry Aberdeen AB24 1RP

    Proposed installation of 1no 10m high telecommunication pole

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Telecoms
  • 260825/DPP Awaiting decision

    21 Belvidere Crescent Aberdeen AB25 2NH

    Formation of new opening to rear and installation of new windows and doors relocation of RWP and installation of vents to rear with associated works

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 260797/DPP Awaiting decision

    51 Victoria Street City Centre Aberdeen AB10 1UX

    Formation of patio doors from an existing window openings to rear

    Submitted 16 Jul 2026 Full applications

Recent decisions

Data to July 2026

  • 260775/TCA Granted

    2 Devanha Gardens West Aberdeen AB11 7UW

    Works to 1no. Protected Tree; T1 - Sycamore: reduce volume/height

    Decided 20 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 260776/TCA Granted

    61A Desswood Place Aberdeen AB15 4DP

    Works to 5no. Protected Trees as per schedule of works

    Decided 20 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 251164/LBC Granted

    15 Golden Square Aberdeen AB10 1WF

    Internal and external alterations to facilitate refurbishment of offices and conversion to residential flats, including removal and installation of partition walls and stairs, blocking up of doorways, replacement windows and doors, window enlargement to form doors, alterations to dormers to form Juliet balconies, installation of gate and alterations to boundary wall, and all associated works

    Decided 17 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 260095/DPP Granted

    28 Glen Gardens Aberdeen AB21 7FD

    Erection of single storey extension to side

    Decided 17 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 260076/DPP Granted

    Aberdeen Civil Justice Centre And Commercial Courts Queen Street City Centre Aberdeen AB10 1AN

    Remedial works to external facade and roof (in relation to adjacent demolitions)

    Decided 16 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 260352/DPP Granted

    Rosepatch 2 Rosehill Place Aberdeen AB24 4LE

    Formation of dormer to rear

    Decided 16 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 260398/DPP Withdrawn

    Second Floor Right 506 George Street Aberdeen AB25 3XJ

    Change of use of flat to short-term let accommodation with maximum occupancy of 2 people

    Decided 16 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 260584/CLP Decided

    SSEN Springhill Primary Sub Station Eday Road Aberdeen AB15 6XS

    Proposed temporary installation of double-stacked welfare cabins for a period not longer than six-months

    Decided 16 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • 260589/ADV Granted

    152 Don Street Old Aberdeen Aberdeen AB24 1XQ

    Installation of 2 illuminated fascia signs and 1 illuminated totem sign

    Decided 16 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • 260610/CLP Decided

    Causeway View Causewayend Aberdeen AB25 3DD

    Proposed installation of replacement cladding and like for like repairs

    Decided 16 Jul 2026 Lawful development

Decision speed

12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 605 63%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 207 22%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 145 15%

Common questions

How many planning applications does Aberdeen City decide?

In the 12 months to July 2026, Aberdeen City decided 957 planning applications. 94% 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 47 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Aberdeen City decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 957 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 63% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 85% within thirteen weeks.

When is planning activity busiest in Aberdeen City?

March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 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.

Cite these figures

Aberdeen City: 1,215 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 957 decided, 94% approved, median 47 days to a decision. 1,215 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.