Search Fochabers planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Fochabers · updated daily · Moray Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Thistle Cottage 30 Maxwell Street Fochabers Moray IV32 7DEAwaiting decisionProposed extension internal alterations and garage conversion atReceived 10 Nov 202626/01392/APP
- 3 The Square Fochabers Moray IV32 7DGAwaiting decisionListed Building Consent to remove existing chimney stack to lower section of building and making good of roof with natural slate removal of areas of cement render and lime repointing of exposed stonework replacement of chimney caps and associated repairs to retained chimney stacks atReceived 12 Oct 202626/01275/LBC
- 3 The Square Fochabers Moray IV32 7DGAwaiting decisionRemoval of existing chimney stack to lower section of building making good of roof with natural slate removal of areas of cement render and repointing of exposed stonework with lime mortar replacement of chimney caps and associated chimney repairs atReceived 12 Oct 202626/01274/APP
- 19 East Street Fochabers Moray IV32 7DYApprovedProposed alterations and replacement extension atReceived 12 Oct 2026Decided 14 Oct 202626/01298/APP
- Site North Of Binns Garmouth Fochabers MorayAwaiting decisionRevise house design erect detached garage and revise site boundaries (previously consented under 24/00399/APP) onReceived 5 Oct 202626/01237/APP
Planning in Fochabers
- Approved
- 100%
- 11 of 11 decided
- Decision time
- about 17 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Fochabers in the last 24 months, from Moray Council's planning register.
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Around Fochabers
Postcode districts
IV32 27 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Moray Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Fochabers area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Fochabers a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fochabers 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.
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In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Fochabers. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 117 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1).