Dunnottar Castle Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 2TL

1. 30 Sep 2024

   Received by Aberdeenshire

2. 3 Oct 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 1 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Aberdeenshire granted permission on 5 December 2024, 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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• C & L Catering Land To South East Of Dunnottar Castle Lodge Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 2TL

  APP/2026/0112 Submitted 23 Jan 2026 250 yards away

  Renewal of APP/2023/0342 Siting of Catering Van

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Dunnottar Castle Lodge Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 2TL

  APP/2017/1672 Submitted 27 Jun 2017 300 yards away

  Erection of 10 Metre High Flagpole

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• Dunnottar Castle Lodge Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 2TL

  APP/2017/1328 Submitted 23 May 2017 300 yards away

  Erection of Flag

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• Land At Dunnottar Castle Stonehaven

  APP/2022/1676 Submitted 1 Aug 2022 400 yards away

  Erection of Visitor Centre (Class 10) Including Class 1 (Retail), Class 3 (Cafe/Restaurant), Class 3 (Kiosk) and Erection of 10 Dwellinghouse (Enabling Development) and Associated Infrastructure

  Refused Full applications 132 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