Planning application
Cruickshank Botanic Gardens Old Aberdeen Aberdeen AB24 3UU
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Erection of single storey astronomy facility, access ramp with handrails and installation of fencing, gate and installation of CCTV to Bothy
As published by the council, reference 251182/DPP
Application record
- Reference
- 251182/DPP
- Type
- Detailed Planning Permission
- Status
- Approved
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approve Conditionally
- Received
- 13 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 13 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 20 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
- Parish
- Old Aberdeen
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- AB24 3UU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Nov 2025
Received by Aberdeen City
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20 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Approve Conditionally
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22 Jul 2026
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University of Aberdeen Agent
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Aberdeen City granted permission on 20 January 2026, 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.
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