Search Backlands planning applications
9 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Backlands · updated daily · Moray Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- St Drostans 51 Thom Street Hopeman Elgin Moray IV30 5TBAwaiting decisionErect single storey extension to side and associated internal alterations atReceived 21 Oct 202626/01327/APP
- Hopeman Lodge Lodge Road Hopeman Elgin Moray IV30 5YAAwaiting decisionAmend listed building ref 22/01578/LBC to change internal layout extensions reduced in size alterations to existing house deleted verandas removed and traditional lime harl added to existing dwelling atReceived 21 Sep 202626/01073/LBC
- Rocala 56 Harbour Street Hopeman Elgin Moray IV30 5RUAwaiting decisionAlter and extend dwellinghouse and construct garage with additional residential accomodation above atReceived 16 Sep 202626/00964/APP
- The Breamou Inn 1 Cooper Street Hopeman Elgin Moray IV30 5SDAwaiting decisionAlter and extend existing bar/restaurant atReceived 20 Jul 202626/00868/APP
- 3B Cooper Street Hopeman Elgin Moray IV30 5SDApprovedChange of use from residential to short term let atReceived 20 May 2026Decided 14 Jul 202626/00001/APP
Planning in Backlands
Only 4 decisions near Backlands in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Backlands in the last 24 months, from Moray Council's planning register.
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Around Backlands
Postcode districts
IV30 152 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Moray Council
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About Backlands
Backlands is a settlement located in Moray, Scotland.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Backlands area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Backlands a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Backlands 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Backlands, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Backlands.
The most common types were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).