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Planning application

161 Union Street Aberdeen AB11 6BB

Granted Aberdeen City 230135/ADV Advertisement Consent

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Installation of 1 illuminated fascia sign; 1 illuminated projecting sign and 2 internal digital screens

As published by the council, reference 230135/ADV

Application record

Reference
230135/ADV
Type
Advertisement Consent
Status
Approved
Decision
Approve Conditionally
Received
3 Feb 2023
Validated
3 Feb 2023
Decided
9 Mar 2023
Ward
George Street/Harbour
Parish
City Centre
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
AB11 6BB

Site history

Applications at this address on the Aberdeen City register

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 230136/DPP Granted

    161 Union Street Aberdeen AB11 6BB

    Alterations to a shop front including removal of glazing and installation of entrance doors, re-painting and other associated works

    Decided 9 Mar 2023 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 3 Feb 2023

    Received by Aberdeen City

  2. 9 Mar 2023

    Decision issued: Approve Conditionally

  3. 5 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

9 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Aberdeen City granted permission on 9 March 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About advertisement consent applications

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 161 Union Street Aberdeen AB11 6BB

    230136/DPP Submitted 3 Feb 2023 0m away

    Alterations to a shop front including removal of glazing and installation of entrance doors, re-painting and other associated works

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs
  • 157 - 165 Union Street Aberdeen AB11 6SL

    251254/DPP Submitted 24 Nov 2025 20m away

    Repair and refurbishment of existing canopy over existing ground floor shops at 157-165 Union Street

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  • 4 Bridge Street City Centre Aberdeen AB11 6JJ

    260404/DPP Submitted 10 Apr 2026 41m away

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  • 4 Bridge Street City Centre Aberdeen AB11 6JJ

    260413/LBC Submitted 21 Apr 2026 41m away

    93% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jun

    Conversion works to form 5 flats including refurbishment & replacements of windows, replacement door, removal of internal stair, removal of external stair & installation of steel balcony, removal of existing and formation of new partitions including door openings, introduction of lowered ceilings, installation of vents & flues and other associated works

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Windows or glazing 9 docs
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    260618/ADV Submitted 10 Jun 2026 58m away

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  • 173 Union Street Aberdeen AB11 6WT

    260232/LBC Submitted 5 Mar 2026 58m away

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    Installation of illuminated logo and individual lettering

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    Installation of 1 illuminated free standing digital display

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    21 Crown Terrace City Centre Aberdeen AB11 6HD

    Installation of 1 illuminated fascia sign

    19 Mar 2026 Advertising
  • 260950/ADV Awaiting decision

    Yorkshire Building Society 355 Union Street Aberdeen AB11 6BT

    Installation of 1 mounted digital display screen within shop front window

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