How long do planning decisions take near Stotfield?

The average planning decision time near Stotfield is 65 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 Stotfield?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Stotfield?

The most common type of planning application near Stotfield is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stotfield?

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Stotfield, Moray Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stotfield, Moray.

Moray · Scotland · settlement

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

About Stotfield

Lossiemouth, located in Moray, Scotland, has evolved from its roots as Elgin's port into a significant fishing town over the past 250 years. The town comprises four distinct communities that have merged, reflecting a rich history of settlement spanning over a millennium. Notably, between 1890 and 1975, it functioned as a police burgh known as Lossiemouth and Branderburgh, highlighting its administrative importance in the region. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Moray
Parliamentary constituency: Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
LSOA: Lossiemouth East and Seatown - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stotfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stotfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Stotfield in Moray

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

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Planning Activity in Stotfield

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Stotfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

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

At 65 days on average, decisions near Stotfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Stotfield were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (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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