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Highland planning applications
1,195 applications. 100% approved. 53 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,195 planning applications from Highland. 84 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 100% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/03103/PNO Awaiting decision
Achlean Feshiebridge Kingussie PH21 1NH
Upgrade of access track
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26/03082/PNO Awaiting decision
Moss Of Toftingal Nr Spittal Caithness
Prior Notification for a Forestry-related road. (Class 22)
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26/03062/FUL Awaiting decision
9 Tower Gardens Inverness IV2 5DQ
Installation of balcony
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26/03066/PNO Awaiting decision
Land 1730M NW Of Ardechive Cottage Achnacarry Spean Bridge
Formation of ATV track (restrocking; 2740m long; 2.5m wide) - Class 22
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26/03056/FUL Awaiting decision
Land 60M West Of Allt-Nan-Ros Apartments Onich
Siting of 1 additional lodge to existing development (24/03006/FUL) and formation of new car park
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26/03043/PNO Awaiting decision
Land 2335M NE Of Dirdhu Grantown-on-spey
Peatland Restoration (Class 20A)
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26/03054/FUL Awaiting decision
Mackerel Skye 27B Fiscavaig Carbost Isle Of Skye IV42 8SN
Extension
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26/03026/FUL Awaiting decision
Land 35M SW Of Holmwood Elizabeth Crescent Dornoch
Construction of four semi-detached dwellings
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26/03017/FUL Awaiting decision
Palm Cottage 54 Portgower Helmsdale KW8 6HL
Demolish and re-erect extension
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26/03027/FUL Awaiting decision
Larchfield Station Road Conon Bridge Dingwall IV7 8BJ
Alterations and erection of extension to house
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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26/00904/S37 Granted
Land 515M SE Of Glenshellach Inchree Onich
Simplified Notification - New Overhead and Underground Supply to Mast Site
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26/00636/FUL Granted
6 Ord Distillery Muir Of Ord IV6 7UJ
Alterations, extension and formation of dormer
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26/00497/FUL Granted
Freight Depot Georgemas Halkirk
Temporary laydown storage area associated with adjacent temporary compound
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26/00771/MSC Granted
Land 400M NE Of Blar Mhor Industrial Estate Lochyside Fort William
Proposed hospital (Class 8) with associated energy centre, outbuildings, and miscellaneous development. Application for the approval of matters specified in conditions 2 (a - c), (e - g), ( j - t), 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 21, and 25 of planning consent 25/03053/S42
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26/00688/SCOP Decided
Land 60M NE Of Ardersier War Memorial Hall Clachan Road Ardersier
Residential led mixed use development including up to 600 homes, community facilities and associated support infrastructure works
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26/00759/FUL Granted
Baddamhroy Knockfarrel Dingwall IV15 9TQ
Erection of house (amended design to 23/01839/FUL)
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26/00567/FUL Granted
Land 145M NE Of 14A Inverness Campus Inverness
Erection of two business units (plot 14D) and enabling works (plots 14C and 14H)
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26/00733/S37 Granted
Land 550M NW Of Brabster Farm Cottage Canisbay
Slickly Windfarm Connection - Installation of approximately 8.6 km of 132 kV single circuit overhead line supported on trident double wood pole structures between Slickly Substation and Gills Bay Switching Station. This case will be determined by the Energy Consents Unit. Please visit Energy Consents Unit at https://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationSearch.aspx?T=2 using reference number ECU00005075
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26/02087/CLE Decided
Ruthven Farm Self Catering Units Kingussie PH21 1NR
Use of property as short term letting unit (Craig Bheag)
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26/00535/LBC Granted
Knockbreck House Tain IV19 1LZ
Change of use from garage to self-contained unit, erection of extension and formation of hardstanding
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 47 56%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 18 21%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 19 23%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Highland decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Highland decided 84 planning applications. 100% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Highland?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 53 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Highland decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 84 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 56% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 77% within thirteen weeks.
When is planning activity busiest in Highland?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 260 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Highland: 1,195 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 84 decided, 100% approved, median 53 days to a decision. 1,195 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.