Lossiemouth, Moray Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lossiemouth, Moray.
Moray · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Lossiemouth are administered by Moray Council. View the full Moray Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Moray
- Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- LSOA: Lossiemouth East and Seatown - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lossiemouth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lossiemouth.
- 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 Lossiemouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Lossiemouth.
- 26/00746/APP - 25 Seatown Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6JJ
Erect new conservatory
Status: Undecided | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-06-22 - 26/00708/APP - 50 Macduff Street Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6ER
Change of use from residential house to short term let
Status: Undecided | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 50 Macduff Street Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6ER
Change of use from residential house to short term let
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Site To South Of 26 James Street Lossiemouth Moray
Erect dwellinghouse on
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 2 Prospect Court Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6JR
Alter and extend dwellinghouse at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 23 Kinneddar Street Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6AS
Replace polycarbonate conservatory roof with Guardian Warm Roof System and installation of new conservatory windows at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Sunnyside 66 Moray Street Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6JE
Alter and extend dwellinghouse at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Phoenix Park Coulardbank Playing Fields Coulardbank Road Lossiemouth Moray
Retrospective consent to erect a hospitality cabin at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 56 High Street Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6AA
First floor extension to the rear to provide additional accommodation for ground floor dance studio and first floor dentist at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Rockhouse Hotel Clifton Road Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6DP
Replacement roof fit new lead to dormer sides and fit new ridge clean and restore downpipes at
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Lossiemouth Football Club Grant Park Kellas Avenue Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6JG
Solar panels added to football canopy stand
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 43 Macduff Street Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6EP
Attic conversion at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Tinamara 62 High Street Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6AB
Dismantle existing garage roof and form a new garage roof enclosure over the existing garage forecourt and timber deck to north east side and west of the property at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - Tahona 27 Clifton Road Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6DJ
Retrospective consent for change of use of annexe to short term holiday let at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Lossiemouth in Moray
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lossiemouth a particularly low-crime 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.
Planning Activity in Lossiemouth
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Lossiemouth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lossiemouth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Lossiemouth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lossiemouth were full planning applications (14), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.