How long do planning decisions take near Garmouth?

The average planning decision time near Garmouth is 234 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 Garmouth?

The planning approval rate near Garmouth is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Garmouth?

The most common type of planning application near Garmouth is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Garmouth?

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Garmouth, Moray Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Garmouth, Moray.

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About Garmouth

Garmouth is a village located in Moray, north-east Scotland, near the mouth of the River Spey and adjacent to the Moray Firth coast at Kingston. Its picturesque setting and proximity to natural waterways make it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications and developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: Moray
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
LSOA: Fochabers, Aultmore, Clochan and Ordiquish - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Garmouth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Garmouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Garmouth.

- Moray Innes Road Garmouth Fochabers Moray IV32 7NL
Subdivide existing house plot and erect new house at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of Garmouth in Moray

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

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Planning Activity in Garmouth

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Garmouth. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 234 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Garmouth.

With an average of 234 days, decisions near Garmouth take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 8-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Garmouth were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 80% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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