How long do planning decisions take near Clochan?

The average planning decision time near Clochan is 87 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 Clochan?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Clochan?

The most common type of planning application near Clochan is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Clochan?

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Clochan, Moray Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clochan, Moray.

Moray · Scotland · settlement

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About Clochan

Clochan, located in Moray, is renowned for its beehive huts, or clocháns, which feature dry-stone construction and corbelled roofs, reflecting a long-established Celtic tradition. While the exact dates of these structures remain uncertain, many are believed to date from around 700 CE or later, with some potentially linked to pre-Romanesque religious sites. Historically, these huts served as dwellings for monks, making Clochan a significant area for those interested in the region's architectural heritage and planning applications related to historical preservation.

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Area Information

Admin district: Moray
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
LSOA: Buckie Central East - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clochan.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Clochan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Clochan.

- Braeview Clochan Buckie Moray AB56 5EQ
Extension to rear at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-08-22
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A brief summary of Clochan in Moray

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

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Planning Activity in Clochan

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Clochan. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.

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

The average decision period of 87 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 Clochan were full planning applications (1). 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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