3 Castle Street Dornoch IV25 3SR

1. 6 Aug 2026

   Received by Highland

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Highland took a median of 67 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Highland for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Burghfield Cottage Cnoc-an-lobht Dornoch IV25 3HN

  25/04002/FUL Submitted 22 Oct 2025 130m away

  Demolition of porch, erection of extension and internal alterations

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 16 docs
  Small domestic

• Tigh Na Furan Castle Street Dornoch IV25 3SN

  21/04954/FUL Submitted 20 Oct 2021 133m away

  Erection of extension to house, repaint windows, installation of ASHP and satellite dish

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 10 docs

• The Co-op Cathedral Square Dornoch IV25 3SJ

  20/01200/ADV Submitted 13 Mar 2020 180m away

  Erection of signage

  Granted Advertising 4 docs

• 8 High Street Dornoch Sutherland IV25 3SH

  05/00109/FULSU Submitted 22 Mar 2005 265m away

  Change of use from retail premises to domestic accommodation

  Granted Full applications

• Mitchells Chemist High Street Dornoch IV25 3SH

  25/00511/FUL Submitted 11 Feb 2025 284m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~2 May

  Remove glazed door & frame and install a prescription dispensing kiosk

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• Historylinks The Meadows Dornoch IV25 3SF

  26/01934/FUL Submitted 7 May 2026 312m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jul

  Extension to the museum entrance and landscaping works

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 14 docs

• 26/02439/FUL Granted

  ATS 37A Harbour Road Inverness IV1 1UA

  Extension to commercial garage

  5 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/02802/FUL Granted

  Gael Energy Ltd Unit 2A River Drive Teaninich Industrial Estate Alness IV17 0PG

  Install 2no. windows

  1 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/02797/FUL Granted

  Land 65M SW Of Millness Croft Glenurquhart Drumnadrochit

  Erection of workshop building (private use)

  1 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/02769/FUL Granted

  Culloden Medical Practice Keppoch Road Culloden Inverness IV2 7LL

  Modular building extension to medical practice to provide 4 no. additional consultation rooms

  29 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/02768/FUL Granted

  Wester Hardmuir Nairn IV12 5QG

  Provision of covered outdoor seating area for consumption of hot drinks and refreshments (Retrospective)

  29 Jun 2026 Full applications