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Planning in Lossiemouth

Approved
100%
19 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lossiemouth in the last 24 months, from Moray Council's planning register.

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About Lossiemouth

Lossiemouth, located in Moray, Scotland, has evolved from its origins as the port of Elgin into a significant fishing town over the past 250 years. The town is comprised of four distinct communities that have come together, reflecting a rich history of settlement spanning over a millennium. Notably, from 1890 to 1975, it functioned as a police burgh under the name Lossiemouth and Branderburgh, which may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lossiemouth 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Lossiemouth, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Lossiemouth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lossiemouth?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Lossiemouth. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lossiemouth?
The average planning decision time near Lossiemouth is 81 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 Lossiemouth?
The planning approval rate near Lossiemouth is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lossiemouth?
The most common type of planning application near Lossiemouth is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lossiemouth?
You can search and track planning applications near Lossiemouth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.