How long do planning decisions take near Gordonsburgh?

The average planning decision time near Gordonsburgh is 19 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 Gordonsburgh?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Gordonsburgh?

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

How can I track planning applications near Gordonsburgh?

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Gordonsburgh, Moray Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gordonsburgh, Moray.

Moray · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Moray
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
LSOA: Buckie West, Buckpool and Mains of Buckie - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gordonsburgh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gordonsburgh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Gordonsburgh.

- 4 King Street Buckie Moray AB56 1SH
Alter and extend dwelling house at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-02-06
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A brief summary of Gordonsburgh in Moray

Gordonsburgh is a settlement located in Moray, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Gordonsburgh

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Gordonsburgh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 19 days.

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

The average decision time of 19 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Gordonsburgh 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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