Branderburgh, Moray Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Branderburgh, Moray.
Moray · Scotland · settlement
About Branderburgh
Lossiemouth, a town in Moray, Scotland, evolved from its origins as the port for Elgin into a significant fishing hub over the past 250 years. With a rich history of settlement spanning over a millennium, the town is comprised of four distinct communities that have come together. Notably, between 1890 and 1975, it operated as a police burgh under the name Lossiemouth and Branderburgh, making it an important area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Moray
- Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- LSOA: Lossiemouth East and Seatown - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Branderburgh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Branderburgh.
- 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 Branderburgh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Branderburgh.
- - 82 Commerce Street Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6BW
Erect replacement dwellinghouse at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 30 Commerce Street Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6QD
Proposed new dormer windows to dwellinghouse at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 17 King Street Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6PZ
Alter and extend dwellinghouse at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 64 Queen Street Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6PT
Down take kitchen extension and erect new kitchen extension to rear of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-11-12
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A brief summary of Branderburgh in Moray
Lossiemouth, a town in Moray, Scotland, evolved from its origins as the port for Elgin into a significant fishing hub over the past 250 years. With a rich history of settlement spanning over a millennium, the town is comprised of four distinct communities that have come together. Notably, between 1890 and 1975, it operated as a police burgh under the name Lossiemouth and Branderburgh, making it an important area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Branderburgh a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Branderburgh 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 Branderburgh
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Branderburgh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Branderburgh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Branderburgh were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 88% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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