Fife Arms Hotel 25 The Square Aberchirder AB54 7TA

1. 15 Jul 2026

   Received by Aberdeenshire

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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