What types of planning applications are most common near Moss?

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

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Moss, Highland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Moss, Highland.

Highland · Scotland · settlement

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

About Moss

Moss, located in the Highland region, is characterized by its lush, green landscapes dominated by various species of mosses, which are small, flowerless plants belonging to the Bryophyta division. These non-vascular plants typically thrive in damp, shady areas, forming dense mats or clumps. With around 12,000 species, including the impressive Dawsonia superba, which can reach heights of up to 60 cm, mosses play a crucial role in the local ecosystem, influencing soil stability and moisture retention. This unique flora may be of interest to those researching environmental planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Highland
Parliamentary constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
LSOA: Lochaber West - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Moss.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Moss based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Moss.

- Land 30M East Of Oak Point Acharacle
Erection of house
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Moss in Highland

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

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Planning Activity in Moss

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Moss.

The most common application types near Moss were outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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