What percentage of planning applications does Moray approve?

Moray approves approximately –% of planning applications, based on 1,362 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Moray decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 1,362 planning decisions published by Moray.

What is the refusal rate for Moray planning applications?

Moray refuses approximately –% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Moray?

The typical planning application in Moray takes 8.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 1,646 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Moray compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Recent Planning Applications in Moray

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Every planning decision on record, from March 2021 to present.

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Recent planning decisions in Moray

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Replacement door on the rear elevation at

26/00911/APP · Keith And Cullen

Approved

2 days ago

Confirmation of commencement to replace existing farm buildings with dwellinghou

25/01036/CLE · Heldon And Laich

Approved

5 days ago

Addition of roof light replace existing windows slates and gutters and remove ex

26/00430/LBC · Forres

Approved

5 days ago

Addition of roof light replace existing windows slates and gutters and remove ex

26/00423/APP · Forres

Approved

6 days ago

Erect replacement sun lounge at

26/00905/APP · Elgin City South

Approved

6 days ago

Erect replacement sun lounge at

26/00906/LBC · Elgin City South

Approved

6 days ago

Continued operation of an established home-based dog grooming business (Seaside

26/00694/CLE · Heldon And Laich

Approved

1 week ago

Remove existing RAAC roof structure and replace it with a new insulated roof, in

26/00954/APP · Elgin City South

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 1,362 planning decisions made by Moray, from March 2021 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Moray planning approval rates page.

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