How long do planning decisions take near Blackhillock?

The average planning decision time near Blackhillock is 209 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 Blackhillock?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Blackhillock?

The most common type of planning application near Blackhillock is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blackhillock?

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Blackhillock, Moray Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackhillock, Moray.

Moray · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Moray
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
LSOA: Keith and Fife Keith - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Blackhillock based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Blackhillock.

- Blackhillock Quarry Keith Moray AB55 5PA
Proposed southern extension at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-07-30
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- Blackhillock Quarry Keith Moray AB55 5PA
Proposed variation of conditions 2 and 11 of planning consent 03/01286/MIN to extend the operational life of the existing permitted site until 31st October 2040 and to provide for working to take plac
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-07-30
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- Land At Cairds Wood Moray
Erect four wind turbines three of which are up to 180m to blade tip height and one up to 149.9m blade tip height associated and ancillary infrastructure includes hardstanding areas for each turbine lo
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Moray | Date: 2024-04-15
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A brief summary of Blackhillock in Moray

Blackhillock is a settlement located in Moray, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Blackhillock

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Blackhillock. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 209 days.

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

With an average of 209 days, decisions near Blackhillock take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Blackhillock were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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