How long do planning decisions take near Bishopmill?

The average planning decision time near Bishopmill is 119 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bishopmill?

The planning approval rate near Bishopmill is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bishopmill?

The most common type of planning application near Bishopmill is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bishopmill?

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Bishopmill, Moray Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bishopmill, Moray.

Moray · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Moray
Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
LSOA: Elgin Bishopmill West and Newfield - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bishopmill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishopmill.

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 Bishopmill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Bishopmill.

- Rainbow Castle Childcare Borough Briggs Road Elgin Moray IV30 1AP
Change of use of space from childcare facility to fitness facility at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-03-30
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- Juniper 1 Beech Brae Elgin Moray IV30 4NS
Alter and extend dwelling house with stand alone car port at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-03-19
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- Elgin City Football Club Borough Briggs Road Elgin Moray IV30 1AP
Replacement 4no floodlights (including removal of existing) to football stadium at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-02-09
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- 24 MacKenzie Place Elgin Moray IV30 4EY
Amendments to design approved under consent No 25/00247/APP at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-11-07
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A brief summary of Bishopmill in Moray

Bishopmill is a settlement located in Moray, Scotland.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bishopmill a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bishopmill 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 Bishopmill

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Bishopmill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 119 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bishopmill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 119 days, decisions near Bishopmill take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Bishopmill were full planning applications (21), listed building and heritage (6), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 72% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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