Forres, Moray Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Forres, Moray.
Moray · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Forres are administered by Moray Council. View the full Moray Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Forres
Forres, located on the Moray coast of Scotland, is a historic town approximately 25 miles northeast of Inverness and 12 miles west of Elgin. Known for its picturesque surroundings, including the River Findhorn, the town boasts notable attractions such as Forres Tolbooth and Nelson's Tower, alongside the nearby Brodie Castle, the ancestral home of the Brodie Clan. With its rich heritage and commitment to beautification, having won several Scotland in Bloom awards, Forres presents a vibrant context for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Moray
- Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- LSOA: Forres South West, Pilmuir and Mannachie - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Forres.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Forres.
- 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 Forres based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Forres.
- 26/00789/APP - Site On Bank Lane Forres Moray IV36 1NU
Erect 6 flats on
Status: Undecided | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-06-26 - 26/00781/APP - Erskine Veterans Activity Centre Tytler Street Forres Moray IV36 1EL
Demolish garden shed erect workshop with store alter erect fencing to boundaries and extend the existing car park and provide accessible parking
Status: Undecided | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-06-24 - - Site On Bank Lane Forres Moray IV36 1NU
Erect 6 flats on
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - Erskine Veterans Activity Centre Tytler Street Forres Moray IV36 1EL
Demolish garden shed erect workshop with store alter erect fencing to boundaries and extend the existing car park and provide accessible parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/00671/APP - Site Adjacent To AES Renewables Facility Lea Road Forres Moray
Proposed business unit (Class 4) on
Status: Undecided | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/00608/APP - Spar Stores 172 High Street Forres Moray IV36 1NN
Retrospective to convert and alter unused first floor office/storage space to form flat at
Status: Undecided | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-05-21 - - Spar Stores 172 High Street Forres Moray IV36 1NN
Retrospective to convert and alter unused first floor office/storage space to form flat at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - 26/00550/APP - 28 Hainings Road Forres Moray IV36 1LA
Erect a conservatory at
Status: Undecided | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-05-05 - - 28 Hainings Road Forres Moray IV36 1LA
Erect a conservatory at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - 6 North Street Forres Moray IV36 1AD
Alterations refurbishment and dormer extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 7 Fulton Road Forres Moray IV36 1PT
Replacement windows at
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Site Of Forres Academy/Applegrove/Roysvale Forres Moray
Erect a new three-storey building comprising of 1120 pupil secondary school and additional support needs teaching facilities and community facilities with associated hard and soft landscaping external
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Scout Hall Bank Lane Forres Moray IV36 1NU
Extend hall to provide 2nd hall office and storage at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Bank Lane House Bank Lane Forres Moray IV36 1NU
Installation of 3no uPVC flood door and 5no smart airbricks at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Applegrove Bank Lane Forres Moray IV36 1NU
Installation of uPVC flood door and barrier at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Glenernie Cottage Tolbooth Street Forres Moray IV36 1PH
Installation of uPVC flood door and 3no airbricks at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 32 Tolbooth Street Forres Moray IV36 1PH
Installation of a uPVC flood door at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 32 Tolbooth Street Forres Moray IV36 1PH
Installation of a uPVC flood door at
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 2 Burngreen Lane Forres Moray IV36 1WR
Replace two existing external doors with flood mitigation doors at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 4 Burngreen Lane Forres Moray IV36 1WR
Replace two existing external doors with flood mitigation doors at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2024-08-21
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A brief summary of Forres in Moray
Forres, located on the Moray coast of Scotland, is a historic town approximately 25 miles northeast of Inverness and 12 miles west of Elgin. Known for its picturesque surroundings, including the River Findhorn, the town boasts notable attractions such as Forres Tolbooth and Nelson's Tower, alongside the nearby Brodie Castle, the ancestral home of the Brodie Clan. With its rich heritage and commitment to beautification, having won several Scotland in Bloom awards, Forres presents a vibrant context for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Forres a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Forres 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 Forres
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Forres. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Forres may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Forres were full planning applications (15), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 63% 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, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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