Buckie, Moray Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Buckie, Moray.
Moray · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Buckie are administered by Moray Council. View the full Moray Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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 2026-05.
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
7 planning applications found near Buckie.
- - Land To The Rear Of 22 St Peters Terrace Buckie Moray
Erect new dwelling house at
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 20 Main Street Buckie Moray AB56 1XQ
Convert existing dilapidated building into dwellinghouse at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Harbour Bar 83 Main Street Buckie Moray AB56 1XQ
Change of use of public bar to dwellinghouse at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 24 Merson Street Buckie Moray AB56 1RR
Alter and extend dwellinghouse at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 6 Seaview Terrace Buckie Moray AB56 1QQ
Alter and extend dwelling with new driveway at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2023-10-27
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A brief summary of Buckie in Moray
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Buckie a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Buckie 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 Buckie
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Buckie. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 118 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.
With an average of 118 days, decisions near Buckie 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 Buckie were full planning applications (10), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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