Spey Bay, Moray Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Spey Bay, Moray.
Moray · Scotland · settlement
About Spey Bay
Spey Bay is a quaint settlement located in Moray, Scotland, positioned on the eastern side of the River Spey's mouth along the Moray Firth coastline. It lies between the village of Kingston to the west and the fishing port of Buckie to the east, making it a notable area for potential planning applications related to coastal development and community infrastructure.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Moray
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- LSOA: Fochabers, Aultmore, Clochan and Ordiquish - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Spey Bay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Spey Bay.
- 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 Spey Bay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Spey Bay.
- - Spey Bay Golf Club Spey Bay Fochabers Moray IV32 7PJ
Retrospective consent for extraction and processing of sand and aggregates at
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Spey Bay Golf Club Spey Bay Fochabers Moray IV32 7PJ
Retrospective consent for extraction and processing of sand and aggregates at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2026-01-09
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A brief summary of Spey Bay in Moray
Spey Bay is a quaint settlement located in Moray, Scotland, positioned on the eastern side of the River Spey's mouth along the Moray Firth coastline. It lies between the village of Kingston to the west and the fishing port of Buckie to the east, making it a notable area for potential planning applications related to coastal development and community infrastructure.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Spey Bay a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Spey Bay 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 Spey Bay
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Spey Bay. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 121 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Spey Bay may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 121 days, decisions near Spey Bay take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Spey Bay were full planning applications (4), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.