Firsdale Aberdeen Road Tarland AB34 4UA

1. 23 Sep 2025

   Received by Aberdeenshire

2. 1 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 5 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Aberdeen Arms Hotel 31 The Square Tarland AB34 4TX

  APP/2026/0984 Submitted 8 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~3 Aug

  Alterations and Partial Change of Use from Hotel (Class 7) to 3 Flats (Sui Generis)

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 14 docs
  Several homes

• Aberdeen Arms Hotel 31 The Square Tarland AB34 4TX

  APP/2026/0958 Submitted 3 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jul

  Alterations and Partial Change of Use from Hotel (Class 7) to 3 Flats (Sui Generis) Including Internal Alterations

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling 14 docs
  Several homes

• Tarland Old Parish Church Aberdeen Road Tarland Aberdeenshire

  APP/2017/0538 Submitted 2 Mar 2017 150 yards away

  Removal of Bellcote From West Gable (Retrospective)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 21 docs

• Balmuir Aberdeen Road Tarland Aberdeenshire AB34 4UA

  APP/2025/1553 Submitted 18 Sep 2025 200 yards away

  Erection of Dwellinghouse and Garage and Sub Division of Feu

  Granted Full applications 18 docs
  Domestic

• Lauriston 2 Melgum Road Tarland AB34 4ZL

  APP/2025/1616 Submitted 30 Sep 2025 200 yards away

  Widening of Existing Access

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• The Paper Shop 9 The Square Tarland Aberdeenshire AB34 4YL

  APP/2016/3177 Submitted 22 Nov 2016 200 yards away

  Installation of Fascia Sign and Downlighter, 1 Projecting Sign and Window Vinyl Signs

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 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