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Forres planning approval rate

Forres ward in Moray has a 99.2% approval rate based on 240 planning decisions. Moray overall: 97.9%.

Last updated: June 2026

99.2%
ward approval rate
240
Decisions
238
Approved
2
Refused
97.9%
Moray average

Forres is broadly in line with the Moray average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Forres compares

Forres ward (240 decided)
99.2%
Moray overall (1,511 decided)
97.9%
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Recent decisions in Forres

Demolish derelict farm buildings and erection of two dwellinghouses with detache · Tue 23 Jun 2026
Approved
Residential development of 5 homes and associated road, landscaping, infrastruct · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Approved
Erect a freestanding single sided D6 digital advertising display at · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Approved
Proposed change of use from church activities to music and arts centre · Tue 02 Jun 2026
Approved
Construct an off-grid dwelling including a wind turbine toolshed bin/bike store · Tue 02 Jun 2026
Approved

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