How long do planning decisions take near Fochabers?

The average planning decision time near Fochabers is 109 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 Fochabers?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Fochabers?

The most common type of planning application near Fochabers is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fochabers?

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Fochabers, Moray Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fochabers, Moray.

Moray · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Fochabers are administered by Moray Council. View the full Moray Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Fochabers

Fochabers is a vibrant village located in the Parish of Bellie, Moray, Scotland, approximately 10 miles east of Elgin along the picturesque River Spey. With a population of 1,728, Fochabers boasts a rich cultural heritage, particularly in music, and is renowned for being the home of Baxters, a prominent family-run food manufacturer. This combination of community spirit and local industry makes Fochabers an interesting area for planning applications and development opportunities.

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Area Information

Admin district: Moray
Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
LSOA: Mosstodloch, Portgordon, Urquhart and seaward - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fochabers.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Fochabers based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Fochabers.

26/00819/APP - Ordiquish Road Fochabers Moray
Change of house type on Plot 11 on
Status: Undecided | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-07-07
26/00799/APP - Land Adjacent To 15 Gordon Street Fochabers Moray
Erect 2no dwellinghouses with off street parking and associated surface water drainage on
Status: Undecided | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-06-29
- Land Adjacent To 15 Gordon Street Fochabers Moray
Erect 2no dwellinghouses with off street parking and associated surface water drainage on
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-06-25
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26/00676/APP - 18 Maxwell Street Fochabers Moray IV32 7DE
Change of use of dwellinghouse to short holiday let at
Status: Undecided | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-06-05
26/00695/APP - Hallston Cottage 52 South Street Fochabers Moray IV32 7EF
Deodar Cedar Tree - Looking to remove this tree
Status: Undecided | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-06-02
- Hallston Cottage 52 South Street Fochabers Moray IV32 7EF
Deodar Cedar Tree - Looking to remove this tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-06-02
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26/00510/APP - 16 Milne Road Fochabers Moray IV32 7HP
Alter and extend dwellinghouse at
Status: Undecided | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-05-08
- Gordon Arms 80 High Street Fochabers Moray IV32 7DH
Proposed external improvement works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-12-23
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- Milnes Primary School High Street Fochabers Moray IV32 7ER
Fit a DCB unit on wall internally and run 30m internal cable to comms room at
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-12-01
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- Eynsford 6 Ordiequish Road Fochabers Moray IV32 7HB
Replace sun lounge with extension and patio at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Fochabers in Moray

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

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Planning Activity in Fochabers

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Fochabers. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 days.

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

With an average of 109 days, decisions near Fochabers 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 Fochabers were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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