Ashgrove, Moray Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashgrove, Moray.
Moray · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Ashgrove are administered by Moray Council. View the full Moray Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashgrove
Elgin, a historic town in Moray, Scotland, serves as the administrative and commercial hub of the region. Situated on elevated ground south of the River Lossie, Elgin's roots date back to the establishment of Birnie Kirk in 1140, which continues to serve the local community. This rich history may influence planning applications, particularly in relation to preserving the town's heritage and accommodating development within its historic context.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Moray
- Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- LSOA: Elgin Central West - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashgrove.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashgrove.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ashgrove based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Ashgrove.
- - 7 Diagonal Road Elgin Moray IV30 6AH
Proposed extension at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 13 Ashgrove Place Elgin Moray IV30 1UJ
Alterations to ground floor flat to form new doors at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Lindi 9 Seafield Crescent Elgin Moray IV30 1RE
Proposed extension to rear of property at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 33 Moycroft Road Elgin Moray IV30 1XS
Certificate of Lawfulness for confirmation of commencement of planning consent 16/00782/APP at
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 6 Queen Street Elgin Moray IV30 1RR
Installation of 10 solar PV panels at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Fleet Management Services UK Ltd Linkwood Road Elgin Moray IV30 6DJ
Alterations to perimeter fencing external lighting and additional permeable surfacing at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 8 Victoria Crescent Elgin Moray IV30 1RQ
Convert existing office to dentist surgery and alterations at
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Land Adjacent To No 1 Linkwood Road Elgin Moray
Flood mitigation and regeneration project providing essential infrastructure, including flood storage, dry SuDS ponds, rain gardens, accessible paths, access road, lowered car park, and areas set asid
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-09-18
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A brief summary of Ashgrove in Moray
Elgin, a historic town in Moray, Scotland, serves as the administrative and commercial hub of the region. Situated on elevated ground south of the River Lossie, Elgin's roots date back to the establishment of Birnie Kirk in 1140, which continues to serve the local community. This rich history may influence planning applications, particularly in relation to preserving the town's heritage and accommodating development within its historic context.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ashgrove a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ashgrove planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ashgrove
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Ashgrove. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ashgrove.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Ashgrove were full planning applications (21), listed building and heritage (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 72% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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