Dufftown, Moray Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dufftown, Moray.
Moray · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Dufftown are administered by Moray Council. View the full Moray Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dufftown
Dufftown, a burgh in Moray, Scotland, was established in the early 19th century as a planned settlement and is part of the historic Mortlach parish. Renowned for its whisky production, it boasts more distilleries than any other town in Scotland, contributing significantly to its economy. The town features numerous listed 19th-century buildings and serves as a regional hub for agriculture, tourism, and various services, making it an important area for planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Moray
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- LSOA: Keith and Fife Keith - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dufftown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dufftown.
- 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 Dufftown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
144 planning applications found near Dufftown.
- 26/00823/APP - 30 Corsemaul Drive Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4EJ
Erect replacement garage at
Status: Undecided | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 11 Conval Street Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4AE
Alterations and attic conversion at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - 26/00807/APP - 11 Conval Street Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4AE
Alterations and attic conversion at
Status: Undecided | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-06-26 - - The Clock Tower The Square Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4AD
Alterations to form window in existing opening
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - The Clock Tower The Square Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4AD
Alterations to form window in existing opening at
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - The Stillman 22 Conval Street Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4AE
Alterations and change of use of outbuilding to form six self catering accommodation units at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Hardhaugh Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4BR
Proposed PV panels at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Hardhaugh Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4BR
Replacement slates and gutters repoint lime mortar front to match and fit PV panels at
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Mortlach Distillery Fife Street Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4AQ
Hazardous Substances Consent to store ethanol/water mixture at
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Site Adjacent To Tommridh Cowie Avenue Dufftown Keith Moray
Erect a dwellinghouse and associated works on
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - The Clock Tower The Square Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4AD
Reinstate basement and external stairs form community space on ground floor and form one bedroom short term let apartment on first second and third floors and general repairs to building at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - The Clock Tower The Square Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4AD
Reinstate basement and external stairs form community space on ground floor and form one bedroom short term let apartment on first second and third floors and general repairs to building at
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - Clan Y Mor 51 Fife Street Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4AP
Upgrade existing stone outbuilding and new connection link to existing timber shed at
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Moray | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - Clan Y Mor 51 Fife Street Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4AP
Retrospective consent to upgrade existing stone outbuilding and new connection link to existing timber shed at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2023-07-25
View full details - - St Michaels Church Conval Street Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4AH
Proposed extension and install solar panels to rear extension of church at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - Abbeyfield 55 Fife Street Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4AP
Use 3 of 5 bedrooms to be used as en-suite guest accommodation at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2023-02-28
View full details - - 52 Conval Street Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4AH
Alter and extend dwellinghouse new retaining wall to rear garden at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2022-11-17
View full details - - The Clock Tower The Square Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4AD
Install two non-permanent access points with dimensions 18.1(L) x 15.1(W) to install Wi-Fi on top floor behind two of the clock faces at
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Moray | Date: 2022-10-28
View full details - - Rockview Corsemaul Drive Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4EJ
Introduce balcony to existing holiday let along with a new proposed modular chalet holiday let accommodation at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2022-10-19
View full details - - 6 Balvenie Street Dufftown Keith Moray AB55 4AB
Erect a fascia sign at
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Moray | Date: 2022-07-20
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A brief summary of Dufftown in Moray
Dufftown, a burgh in Moray, Scotland, was established in the early 19th century as a planned settlement and is part of the historic Mortlach parish. Renowned for its whisky production, it boasts more distilleries than any other town in Scotland, contributing significantly to its economy. The town features numerous listed 19th-century buildings and serves as a regional hub for agriculture, tourism, and various services, making it an important area for planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dufftown a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dufftown 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 Dufftown
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Dufftown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dufftown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Dufftown slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Dufftown were full planning applications (13), listed building and heritage (3), other applications (3). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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