How long do planning decisions take near Ianstown?

The average planning decision time near Ianstown is 142 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 Ianstown?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Ianstown?

The most common type of planning application near Ianstown is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ianstown?

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Ianstown, Moray Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ianstown, Moray.

Moray · Scotland · settlement

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

About Ianstown

Ianstown is a quaint village located on the Moray Firth in Scotland, situated within the Moray council area. Its OS grid reference is NJ435663, making it a distinct point of interest for those researching planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Moray
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
LSOA: Cullen, Portknockie, Findochty, Drybridge and Berryhillock - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ianstown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Ianstown.

- 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 Ianstown in Moray

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

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Planning Activity in Ianstown

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Ianstown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 142 days.

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

With an average of 142 days, decisions near Ianstown take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Ianstown were full planning applications (5). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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