How long do planning decisions take near New Elgin?

The average planning decision time near New Elgin is 53 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 New Elgin?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near New Elgin?

The most common type of planning application near New Elgin is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near New Elgin?

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New Elgin, Moray Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near New Elgin, Moray.

Moray · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Moray
Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
LSOA: Lhanbryde, Troves, Pitgavney and seaward - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 New Elgin based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near New Elgin.

- 21 New Elgin Road Elgin Moray IV30 6BE
Alterations to form rear access demolish garage and erect new carport at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 2 Distillery Cottages Linkwood Road Elgin Moray IV30 6RE
Alter and extend dwellinghouse at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-11-07
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- 4 Land Street Elgin Moray IV30 6BL
Proposed new car park for the purposes of serving convenience store at 66 Main Street, at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-05-28
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A brief summary of New Elgin in Moray

New Elgin is a settlement located in Moray, Scotland.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Elgin 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 New Elgin

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near New Elgin. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

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

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near New Elgin were full planning applications (11), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 92% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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