How long do planning decisions take near Kirktown of Deskford?

The average planning decision time near Kirktown of Deskford is 30 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 Kirktown of Deskford?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Kirktown of Deskford?

The most common type of planning application near Kirktown of Deskford is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kirktown of Deskford?

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Kirktown of Deskford, Moray Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kirktown of Deskford, Moray.

Moray · Scotland · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: Moray
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
LSOA: Fochabers, Aultmore, Clochan and Ordiquish - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kirktown of Deskford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kirktown of Deskford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Kirktown of Deskford.

- Kirkton Farm Kirkton Deskford Buckie Moray AB56 5UA
Erect general purpose agricultural building at
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Deskford Schoolhouse Deskford Buckie Moray AB56 5UD
Erect a conservatory at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2015-10-23
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- The Bothy Hillview Deskford Buckie Moray
Convert bothy into holiday cottage at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2011-02-25
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- Hillview Deskford Buckie Moray AB56 5YB
Erect new utility room extension and form two en-suite shower rooms at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2011-02-25
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A brief summary of Kirktown of Deskford in Moray

Kirktown of Deskford is a settlement located in Moray, Scotland.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kirktown of Deskford 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 Kirktown of Deskford

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Kirktown of Deskford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.

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

The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kirktown of Deskford were outline applications (1).

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