How long do planning decisions take near Buckie?

The average planning decision time near Buckie is 90 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 Buckie?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Buckie?

The most common type of planning application near Buckie is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Buckie?

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Buckie, Moray Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Buckie, Moray.

Moray · Scotland · Town

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About Buckie

Buckie is a coastal burgh town located on the Moray Firth in Scotland, historically part of Banffshire. As the third largest town in the Moray council area, it offers a strategic position, lying approximately 17 miles from both Banff to the east and Elgin to the west, and 12 miles from Keith to the south. This vibrant community is of interest for planning applications due to its significant local infrastructure and population density.

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Area Information

Admin district: Moray
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
LSOA: Cullen, Portknockie, Findochty, Drybridge and Berryhillock - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Buckie.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Buckie based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Buckie.

- 20 Main Street Buckie Moray AB56 1XQ
Convert existing dilapidated building into dwellinghouse at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-01-09
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- 24 Merson Street Buckie Moray AB56 1RR
Alter and extend dwellinghouse at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-09-23
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- 3 Hay Street Buckie Moray AB56 1QZ
Attached garage removed and erect lounge extension at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-05-26
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- Land To North East Of 20 Great Western Road Buckie Moray
Erect 2No holiday pods with associated landscaping and alterations to access on
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2024-08-19
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A brief summary of Buckie in Moray

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

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Planning Activity in Buckie

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Buckie. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.

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

The average decision period of 90 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 Buckie were full planning applications (6). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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