Publications

A list of people interested in acquiring land in Aberdeenshire for self-build housing.

Planning applications on these lists have been registered with the Planning service and can be viewed on public access register.

Planning advice provides best practice guidance on how to meet the requirements of the Local Development Plan. The guidance provides applicants with a useful steer on proposals, leading to better...

Each year we produce a Development Plan Scheme to set out our programme of work for preparing and reviewing Local Development Plans (LDPs). This is a legal requirement as per the Planning etc....

Our Community Wealth Building Strategy and Energy Charter set out the council’s expectations for large‑scale energy developments to deliver lasting benefits for local communities. The strategy focuses on keeping more...

A register of Local Place Plans (LPPs) submitted to the council. These documents were not produced by the council and may not be fully accessible. To request accessible versions, please contact...

View this quick guide to understand what to do after your building warrant is approved. It explains your responsibilities as a building owner, including: Following approved plans Meeting building regulations...

View developer obligations funds reports.

Town Centre Health Checks look at the factors that help a town centre stay successful. They help us understand how lively, active, and resilient each town centre is. The reports...

We publish regular reports to keep you up to date with the progress of the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan. You can switch the accessibility view in the newsletter settings to...