Portgordon, Moray Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Portgordon, Moray.
Moray · Scotland · settlement
About Portgordon
Portgordon, located in Moray, Scotland, just 2 km south-west of Buckie, is a historic fishing village founded in 1797 by Alexander Gordon, the 4th Duke of Gordon. With a population of 844 as of the 2011 census, the village is currently focused on regeneration efforts led by the Portgordon Community Harbour Group, which aims to revitalize the harbour and establish a marina. This initiative presents potential opportunities for planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Moray
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- LSOA: Buckie West, Buckpool and Mains of Buckie - 06
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Portgordon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Portgordon.
- 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 Portgordon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Portgordon.
- - 19 Richmond Terrace Portgordon Buckie Moray AB56 5RA
Construction of replacement rear extension to provide additional living accommodation at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 40 Gordon Street Portgordon Buckie Moray AB56 5QR
Demolish existing conservatory and lean to extension and erect replacement extension at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Portgordon in Moray
Portgordon, located in Moray, Scotland, just 2 km south-west of Buckie, is a historic fishing village founded in 1797 by Alexander Gordon, the 4th Duke of Gordon. With a population of 844 as of the 2011 census, the village is currently focused on regeneration efforts led by the Portgordon Community Harbour Group, which aims to revitalize the harbour and establish a marina. This initiative presents potential opportunities for planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Portgordon a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Portgordon 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 Portgordon
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Portgordon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 6 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Portgordon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 6 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Portgordon were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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