Planning outcomes in Moray are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is – — 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 | Speyside Glenlivet | 285 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Forres | 267 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Fochabers Lhanbryde | 236 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Elgin City North | 115 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Elgin City South | 172 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Buckie | 109 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Heldon And Laich | 250 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Keith And Cullen | 209 | – | – | – |
An extension might sail through in Speyside Glenlivet but face serious resistance in Keith And Cullen.
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– 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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