Planning outcomes in Moray are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is 2.5% — that's not noise, it's a fundamentally different planning environment depending on where you live.
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| # | Ward | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forres | 249 | 247 | 2 | 99.2% |
| 2 | Buckie | 108 | 107 | 1 | 99.1% |
| 3 | Fochabers Lhanbryde | 224 | 221 | 3 | 98.7% |
| 4 | Elgin City South | 164 | 160 | 4 | 97.6% |
| 5 | Speyside Glenlivet | 269 | 262 | 7 | 97.4% |
| 6 | Keith And Cullen | 196 | 191 | 5 | 97.4% |
| 7 | Elgin City North | 111 | 108 | 3 | 97.3% |
| 8 | Heldon And Laich | 239 | 231 | 8 | 96.7% |
An extension might sail through in Forres but face serious resistance in Heldon And Laich.
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33 planning applications in Moray have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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