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Scotland · Local authority
Aberdeen City
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Aberdeen City. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,000Searchable applications
219Recorded as pending
94%Approval rate · 708 approved or refused records
45Refused applications
663 approved · 45 refused · 39 withdrawn. Most recent record check: 28 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
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More application records
- Opinion Issued260211/ESC
Demolition of offices and associated structures. (Park's of Hamilton Properties Ltd.)
Cityview Craigshaw Drive Aberdeen AB12 3BE
Received Not published - Approved260212/DPP
Extension and alterations to existing skatepark
Bridge Of Don Skatepark Westfield Park Bridge Of Don Aberdeen AB22 8PE
Received Not published - Approved260213/TPO
Works to 9no. Protected Trees as per schedule of works
Westholme House 224 Queen's Road Aberdeen AB15 8DN
Received Not published - Approved260214/DPP
Formation of dormers to front/rear, and raised patio to rear
15 Kingswood Gardens Aberdeen AB15 8PE
Received Not published - Approved260216/TPO
Works to 5no. Protected Trees as per schedule of works
Parklea 218 North Deeside Road Cults Aberdeen AB15 9PB
Received Not published - Approved260217/TPO
Works to Protected Trees as per schedule of works
Parklea 218 North Deeside Road Cults Aberdeen AB15 9PB
Received Not published - Refused260219/LBC
Erection of metal railings and gate at front garden (retrospective)
11 Victoria Street City Centre Aberdeen AB10 1XB
Received Not published - Approved260220/DPP
Erection of 2 temporary storage buildings to yard (renewal of application ref 210848/DPP)
G E Oil And Gas Broadfold Road Aberdeen AB23 8EY
Received Not published - Withdrawn260221/DPP
Change of use from residential flat to dental practice use (staff welfare)
Flat C 30 Ellon Road Aberdeen AB23 8BX
Received Not published - Determined260223/PNW
Replacement of brown PVCu tilt and turn windows with one-over-one white PVCu sliding sash and case windows, with fenestration pattern to match existing
34 Belvidere Crescent Aberdeen AB25 2NH
Received Not published - Approved260224/DPP
Erection of single storey extension with external steps and terrace, alterations to a window opening and replacement of doors to rear/side; installation of roof lights to front/side/rear with associated works
20 Rubislaw Den North Aberdeen AB15 4AN
Received Not published - Approved260225/LBC
Erection of single storey extension with external steps and terrace and alterations to a window opening to rear; replacement of doors and windows to front/rear/side; installation of roof lights to front/side/rear with associated works
20 Rubislaw Den North Aberdeen AB15 4AN
Received Not published - Approved260226/DPP
Erection of fence and gate to rear
2 Mosside Way Aberdeen AB21 9UG
Received Not published - Pending260227/DPP
Erection of a new escape stair to the south-west of the main entrance to ensure safe escape from the building.
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Foresterhill Road Aberdeen AB25 2ZN
Received Not published - Approved260228/DPP
Erection of retaining wall and associated landscaping (retrospective)
Land At Treetops Grove The Treetops Development Springfield Road Aberdeen AB15 7SA
Received Not published - Withdrawn260229/TPO
Works to 10 Protected Trees as per schedule of works
Former Treetops Hotel 161 Springfield Road Aberdeen AB15 7SA
Received Not published - Approved260230/DPP
Change of use of flat to short-term let accommodation with maximum occupancy of 4 people
Flat D 103 Gallowgate Aberdeen AB25 1BY
Received Not published - Refused260231/PNA
Erection of agricultural farm-related building (non-residential)
The Auld Croft Little Clinterty Clinterty Road Aberdeen AB21 0TL
Received Not published - Approved260232/LBC
Change configuration of 6no replacement windows at ground floor level on the south facade facing Windmill Brae (retrospective)
173 Union Street Aberdeen AB11 6WT
Received Not published - Approved260234/LBC
Installation of replacement windows
Ground Floor Flat 57 Victoria Street City Centre Aberdeen AB10 1UX
Received Not published - Approved260235/ADV
Installation of 2 digital information kiosks internally at main Broad Street public entrance.
Aberdeen City Council Marischal College Broad Street Aberdeen AB10 1AB
Received Not published - Pending260236/DPP
Change of use from restaurant to class 11 (night time venue) (retrospective)
21 Crown Terrace City Centre Aberdeen AB11 6HD
Received Not published - Approved260237/LBC
Internal alterations (retrospective)
21 Crown Terrace City Centre Aberdeen AB11 6HD
Received Not published - Withdrawn260238/ADV
Installation of 1 illuminated fascia sign
21 Crown Terrace City Centre Aberdeen AB11 6HD
Received Not published
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Aberdeen City, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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