Aberdeenshire planning committee decisions
44 decisions from the committee's minutes, 13 Jan 2026 to 1 Sep 2026. Each sets out what was proposed, what officers advised, what was said and how the committee decided.
1 in 3 decisions went against officer advice
3.1 times the rate across all 346 councils with committee decisions on Plota (11.1%), 7th highest of 205 councils with at least 15 decisions.
- Decisions
- 44
- Approved
- 72.7%
- Against officer advice
- 34.1%
- Unanimous
- 100%
How Aberdeenshire compares
Share of decisions against officer advice at the 205 councils with at least 15 decisions on Plota. Each dot is a council.
More or less favourable than its officers?
Aberdeenshire's committee is more favourable to applicants than its officers. Officers recommended approval in 65.8% of these decisions; the committee approved 84.2%, 18.4 points more.
Across all 346 councils, committees approve 2.6 points fewer than their officers recommend, so Aberdeenshire leans further towards applicants than most.
Over the 38 decided applications with a clear officer recommendation.
Source: Plota analysis of Aberdeenshire's planning committee minutes and officer reports.
What it decides
72.7% approved and 13.6% refused. Of 7 decisions with a recorded vote, 7 were unanimous.
Show as a table
| Month | Approved | Refused | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr 26 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| May 26 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 26 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Aug 26 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Source: Plota analysis of Aberdeenshire's planning committee minutes.
When it overrules its officers
15 of 44 decisions went against the planning officers' recommendation.
Which way
What kind of application
From the 15 of 15 with a recorded application type; one application can count under more than one.
Source: Plota analysis of Aberdeenshire's planning committee minutes and officer reports.
Recent decisions against officer advice
- Battery storage and accessLand Adjacent To Old Schoolhouse Barras Stonehaven AberdeenshireOfficers advised approval because the proposals complied with planning policies and supported renewable energy storage, subject to conditions.Refused
- One rural dwellingSouth Of Sunnyside Farm Hattoncrook Whiterashes AberdeenOfficers advised refusal because the required road visibility could not be achieved safely at the A947 junction.Approved
- 11 affordable homesFormer Ellon Academy Annex Site EllonOfficers advised approval because the affordable homes met identified local needs and the design, access and technical matters were acceptable subject to conditions.Refused
- Vehicle repair businessMains Of Park Lonmay FraserburghOfficers advised refusal because suitable employment alternatives and the building’s redundancy had not been demonstrated, and the location was car dependent.Approved
- Replacement doorFeoladair House 28 - 30 Deveron Street HuntlyOfficers advised refusal because the composite door would harm the conservation area’s character and historic setting.Approved
- Replacement home and holiday letsDrumnagarrow Glenbuchat Strathdon AberdeenshireOfficers advised refusal because the holiday lets were residential-standard homes unsupported by housing and tourism policies.Approved
Latest decisions
Newest first. Each links to the full write-up: the proposal, the officers' advice, what was said and the vote.
September 2026 5
- Battery storage and accessLand Adjacent To Old Schoolhouse Barras Stonehaven AberdeenshireRefused
- One rural dwellingSouth Of Sunnyside Farm Hattoncrook Whiterashes AberdeenApproved
- 10 homes and access changesTillycairn Steading Tarves EllonDeferred
- Access turning area and fenceLand To The North West Of Tillycairn Steading Tarves Ellon AberdeenshireDeferred
- 11 affordable homesFormer Ellon Academy Annex Site EllonRefused
August 2026 5
- Yard extension and fencingClancool Refrigiration LTD Buchanan House Tumulus Way Midmill Business Park KintoreApproved
- Caravan park extensionHillhead Caravan Park KintoreApproved
- Vehicle repair businessMains Of Park Lonmay FraserburghApproved
- Replacement doorFeoladair House 28 - 30 Deveron Street HuntlyApproved
- Detached garage and storage building1 Flory Gardens HuntlyApproved
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