How long do planning decisions take near St Aethans?

The average planning decision time near St Aethans is 183 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 St Aethans?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near St Aethans?

The most common type of planning application near St Aethans is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near St Aethans?

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St Aethans, Moray Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near St Aethans, Moray.

Moray · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Moray
Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
LSOA: Elgin Central West - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near St Aethans.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 St Aethans based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near St Aethans.

- 13 Red Craig Drive Burghead Elgin Moray IV30 5ZF
Retrospective consent to remove existing boundary fence and erect shed at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Moray | Date: 2025-10-21
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A brief summary of St Aethans in Moray

St Aethans is a settlement located in Moray, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in St Aethans

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near St Aethans. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 183 days.

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

With an average of 183 days, decisions near St Aethans take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near St Aethans were full planning applications (2), outline applications (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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