Major Planning Applications

As from 2nd July 2007 the following applications will follow the Major Application Process:

• Development of at least 10 residential units;
• Business and Industry developments creating more than 1000 square metres of space or one hectare or more;
• Mineral developments;
• Wind Energy projects;
• Any other development that is over 1000 square metres or one hectare or more.

Guidance Notes (pdf 316kb) provides guidance on the major application process from pre-application to formal submission.

Pre-Application Advice (pdf 187kb) gives a summary of the pre-application process contained within the above guidance note.

Pre-Application Meeting Request Form (pdf 117 KB) to be completed and submitted to the Planning Service. Development Management contact details included with Useful Contacts below.

Pre-Application Meeting Dates (pdf 105 KB) details pre-set meeting dates and venues for pre-application meetings. A meeting date and time will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Developer Contribution Guidance (pdf 146 KB) provides guidance on Aberdeenshire Council's developer contribution procedure.

Useful Contacts (pdf 78.9 KB) gives details of Aberdeenshire Council's contacts for major applications.

Consultees (pdf 122 KB) gives details of internal and external consultees for major applications.

Please note that all major applications must be submitted using the existing "All Development" or "Mineral Workings" application forms.