The Vale Hotel Main Street Alford Aberdeenshire AB33 8AA

1. 1 Dec 2016

   Received by Aberdeenshire

2. 22 Dec 2016

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Apr 2017

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 22 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Aberdeenshire granted permission on 17 April 2017, 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Ashfield 61 - 63 Main Street Alford Aberdeenshire AB33 8AA

  APP/2026/0386 Submitted 9 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Change of Use and Alterations to Shop (Class 1A) to form Dwellinghouse (Class 9) and Alterations and Extension to Garage to form Domestic Ancilllary Outbuilding and Installation of Air Source Heat Pump and Erection of Boundary Wall

  Granted Full applications Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• The Soos Lug 66 Main Street Alford Aberdeenshire AB33 8AA

  APP/2020/2510 Submitted 11 Dec 2020 100 yards away

  Installation of Extraction Flue

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• ALFORD AUTO STATION LTD Block 2 Old Station Yard Main Street Alford AB33 8FD

  APP/2024/0038 Submitted 12 Jan 2024 150 yards away

  Alterations and Extension to Workshop

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs

• Alford Valley Community Railway The Station Museum Road Alford Aberdeenshire AB33 8FD

  APP/2024/1009 Submitted 17 Jun 2024 150 yards away

  Installation of Roof Mounted Solar Panels, Siting of Modular Unit Changing Room Facility, 2 Storage Containers, Generator and Diesel Tank with Bund (Part Retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 40 docs

• Land To East Of Supermarket Correen Road Alford

  APP/2024/0051 Submitted 15 Jan 2024 150 yards away

  Modification of Planning Obligation (Waste and Recycling Collection) of Planning Permission Reference APP/2023/1613 Erection of 10 Dwellinghouses with Associated Access, Landscaping and Infrastructure

  Withdrawn Conditions 5 docs
  Major scheme

• Phase 2A Land At Wellheads Alford Aberdeenshire

  APP/2016/3042 Submitted 4 Nov 2016 150 yards away

  Erection of 27 Dwellinghouses and Associated Roads and Drainage Infrastructure

  Granted Full applications 67 docs
  Major scheme

• APP/2026/1621 Awaiting decision

  Base Station Tullich Invercauld Estate Pass Of Ballater Aberdeenshire

  Installation Of Generator

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Full applications
• APP/2026/1506 Awaiting decision

  Surfside Caravan Park Harbour Road Fraserburgh AB43 9TB

  Extension to Caravan Site Operating Times (March to January)

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• APP/2026/1489 Awaiting decision

  3 Gean Court Balmedie AB23 8ST

  Extension to Dwellinghouse and Installation of Flue

  Received 31 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• APP/2026/1494 Awaiting decision

  18 David Mclean Drive Alford Aberdeenshire AB33 8PW

  Erection of Garden Room (Retrospective)

  Received 31 Aug, published by the council 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• APP/2026/1476 Awaiting decision

  Huntly Hotel 18 The Square Huntly Aberdeenshire AB54 8BR

  Alterations to Hotel Including Replacement Doors

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 3 Sep 2026 Full applications