How many planning applications are there in Aberdeenshire?

We recorded 253 planning applications in Aberdeenshire in the last 90 days, of which 87 were approved and 4 refused. The figures are counted from Aberdeenshire Council's own public register and update weekly.

Can I get planning application leads for Aberdeenshire?

Yes. A free Just Granted account shows every application we hold for Aberdeenshire, and the £39 a month plan includes 30 printed letters to applicants, then £1.20 each.

Does this page show who applied in Aberdeenshire?

No. Applicant names and addresses never appear on a public page. We show what was proposed, what was decided and when.

Planning applications in Aberdeenshire

Decided by Aberdeenshire Council, scottish council. Part of Scotland.

A flat overhead site plan of a street of generic building plots with one plot picked out.

253 applications in the last 90 days Measured

87 of them approved

4 refused

65 days typical time from validation to decision Median of the decisions we hold

Applications a week for the last 12 weeks — busiest week 28. Measured

27 Jul 2026 12 Oct 2026

Jobs on the register in Aberdeenshire

Newest first, straight from Aberdeenshire Council's public register — what was proposed and what happened to it. We never publish who applied or where they live — that is what an account is for.

Alterations to Courtyard (Retrospective) Awaiting decision Received 2 Oct 2026
Removal Of Chimney (Retrospective) Awaiting decision Received 2 Oct 2026
Pruning of 3 Trees Awaiting decision Received 1 Oct 2026
Erection of Boundary Fence Awaiting decision Received 1 Oct 2026
Tree Works Awaiting decision Received 30 Sep 2026
Felling of 3 Lime and 2 Sitka Trees Awaiting decision Received 30 Sep 2026
Pruning of 3 Fir Trees and 1 Sweet Chestnut, and Felling of 1 Silver Birch Awaiting decision Received 30 Sep 2026
Residential Development Comprising 60 Dwellinghouses, Associated Access and Landscaping Awaiting decision Received 30 Sep 2026
Display of Illuminated Fascia Sign Awaiting decision Received 30 Sep 2026
Reduction of Scots Pine Awaiting decision Received 30 Sep 2026
Erection of Shed (Retrospective) Awaiting decision Received 29 Sep 2026
Erection of 3 Dwellinghouses Awaiting decision Received 28 Sep 2026

That is 12 of 253. A free account shows every one of them, filtered how you like.

Where Aberdeenshire is on the map. 1 district shaded on applications we hold. Measured

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Neighbouring districts

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