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Moray planning applications

4,322 applications. 97% approved. 88 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 4,322 planning applications from Moray. 631 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 97% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

631
Decided 12 months to September 2026
699
New applications 12 months to September 2026
268
Awaiting decision

Moray takes a median of 87 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • 26/01173/APP Awaiting decision

    Maryfield Findhorn Forres Moray IV36 3YY

    Renewal planning consent 23/00839/APP to alter dwellinghouse to form attic accommodation at

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01166/APP Awaiting decision

    Russell Construction Moray Ltd Moycroft Road Elgin Moray IV30 1XZ

    Relocate existing oil tank from main building to new masonry oil tank store at

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01167/LBC Awaiting decision

    94 High Street Elgin Moray IV30 1BJ

    Installation of combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01160/APP Awaiting decision

    Beechwood Main Street Urquhart Elgin Moray IV30 8LG

    Conversion of part of garage to short term let at

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01148/APP Granted

    34 Typhoon Road Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6GD

    Proposed family room extension

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01136/APP Awaiting decision

    Broomhill Cottage Broomhill Road Keith Moray AB55 5EX

    Alter and extend dwellinghouse and new vehicular access and driveway at

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01132/PPP Awaiting decision

    Site At Knockbog Grange Keith Moray

    Erect dwellinghouse with detached garage/carport on

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Outline
  • 26/01131/LBC Awaiting decision

    St Giles And St Columbas South Church Office Duff Avenue Elgin Moray IV30 1QS

    Replace existing plain glass window on the south elevation with a new stain glass window at

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01133/PPP Awaiting decision

    Site Adjacent To Westerton Croft Grange Keith Moray

    Erect dwellinghouse and detached garage/carport on

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Outline
  • 26/01121/PPP Awaiting decision

    Plot 1A Foths Wood Birnie Elgin IV30 8ST

    Erect new dwelling house at

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Outline
  • 26/01114/APP Awaiting decision

    2 Tait Avenue Elgin Moray IV30 6AU

    Proposed internal alterations and replacement extension at

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01113/APP Awaiting decision

    3 Blantyre Terrace Findochty Buckie Moray AB56 4PT

    Window alteration to extension consented under planning application ref 25/00095/APP at

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01106/APP Awaiting decision

    Millbank Chapeltown Ballindalloch Moray AB37 9JR

    Proposed short term let annexe at

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01105/APP Awaiting decision

    27 Cuthil Road Keith Moray AB55 5AS

    Retrospective application to replace timber garage with steel framed metal clad garage at

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01112/S75 Awaiting decision

    Paul's Hill Wind Farm Ballindalloch Moray

    Section 75 to amend the original agreement to remove the requirement to provide security by way of payments into the reinstatement account and to use a bond or other suitable instrument instead at

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026
  • 26/01099/APP Awaiting decision

    45 Mayne Road Elgin Moray IV30 1PF

    Alter and extend dwellinghouse at

    Submitted 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01091/APP Awaiting decision

    Land To The Rear Of Duff Place Elgin Moray

    Proposed 2 bedroom bungalow eco-home via off-site construction methods at

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01092/APP Awaiting decision

    1-3 The Square Cullen AB56 4RR

    Change of use from art shop and gallery to wine bar with ancillary shop and gallery at

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01086/PNOT Awaiting decision

    Greenhead Longmorn Elgin Moray IV30 8RJ

    Erect two cattle courts at

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/01088/APP Awaiting decision

    Land Behind 4A Seafield Street Buckie

    Retrospective application to site storage container on

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01087/APP Awaiting decision

    61 Findhorn Forres Moray IV36 3YF

    Erect replacement garden shed oil tank and external combi-boiler at

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01085/APP Awaiting decision

    Plot At Rashcrook Birnie Elgin IV30 8SW

    Erect new dwelling house and double garage at

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01083/APP Awaiting decision

    Beach View Apartments 10 Clifton Road Lossiemouth Moray

    Change apartments 1 to 6 to short term lets replace lounge windows with patio doors with Juliet balconies to upper level apartments and form communal balcony area above front entrance at

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01079/PPP Awaiting decision

    Land To Rear Of Rowan Bank Cummingston Elgin Moray

    Proposed dwellinghouse on

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Outline
  • 26/01072/LBC Awaiting decision

    52 Seafield Street Cullen Buckie Moray AB56 4SW

    Installation of secondary glazing to windows at

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01071/APP Awaiting decision

    Church Of Scotland Hall Church Street Findochty Buckie Moray AB56 4PW

    Fit solar panels to roof including battery storage at

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01077/APP Awaiting decision

    8 Redcraig Mundole Forres Moray IV36 2JR

    Vary condition 1 of 23/01194/APP to extend permission for a further 12 months to erect a 1.5m wooden fence in place of hedge at

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01063/APP Awaiting decision

    10 Drumduan Road Forres Moray IV36 1BS

    Demolish fire damaged building and construct replacement dwellinghouse at

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01064/APP Awaiting decision

    9 North Guildry Street Elgin Moray IV30 1JR

    Change of use from office to dance and performing arts college at

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01062/APP Awaiting decision

    23A Seafield Street Cullen Buckie Moray AB56 4SU

    Change of use from residential to short term let at

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01061/APP Awaiting decision

    Arndilly House Craigellachie Aberlour Moray AB38 9QS

    Erect 108 solar PV panels at

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01057/PNOTPT Granted

    Moss Of Bourach Aberlour Moray

    Peat restoration works at

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/01054/APP Awaiting decision

    Site B Wester Burthill Farm Roseisle Elgin Moray

    Revise house design approved under ref 16/00081/APP on

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01056/APP Awaiting decision

    Plot 4 Wester Buthill Farm Roseisle Elgin Moray

    Revise house design approved under 07/00666/FUL on

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01055/APP Awaiting decision

    Site A Wester Buthill Farm Roseisle Elgin Moray

    Revise house design approved under ref 08/00397FUL and 13/00238/APP on

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01053/APP Awaiting decision

    Yard Shore Street Lossiemouth Moray

    Proposed commercial workshops at

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01057/PAPPT Granted

    Moss Of Bourach Aberlour Moray

    Peat restoration works at

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/01047/APP Awaiting decision

    An Damh Anns An Linne Ballindalloch Moray AB37 9AB

    Extend dwellinghouse at

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01038/APP Awaiting decision

    Glebe Community Garden Keith AB55 5DP

    Erect a polycrub a polytunnel and a compost toilet at

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01045/PNOTPT Awaiting decision

    Haugh Of Glass Edinglassie Glass Moray

    Peatland restoration at

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/01040/APP Awaiting decision

    Clunehill Deskford Buckie Moray AB56 5XS

    Section 42 application to vary condition 1 of planning permission 22/01311/APP and extend time limit for a further three years at

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01050/MARLIC Awaiting decision

    Inner Moray Firth

    Request for Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Opinion for Moray FLOW-Park

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026
  • 26/01034/APP Awaiting decision

    Diviebrae Dunphail Forres Moray IV36 2QQ

    Erect replacement dwellinghouse and detached garage at

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01033/APP Granted

    6 Gordon Street Portknockie Buckie Moray AB56 4NQ

    Change of use of dwellinghouse to short-term let accommodation at

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01032/PPP Awaiting decision

    Maryhill Farm Drybridge Buckie Moray AB56 5JB

    Erect dwellinghouse and garage at

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Outline
  • 26/01026/APP Awaiting decision

    Seaglass Cottage 14 Kinneddar Street Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6PW

    Erect replacement extension at

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01025/APP Awaiting decision

    Duncryne Sheriffbrae Forres Moray IV36 1DP

    Alterations and refurbishment to include new decking area at

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01018/ADV Awaiting decision

    Unit 7 Coulardbank Industrial Estate Lossiemouth Moray IV31 6NG

    Erect a fascia sign at

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 26/01017/APP Awaiting decision

    Madrigal Birnie Elgin Moray IV30 8SW

    Extend planning permission 24/00526/APP to site two temporary static caravans for further 12 months at

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01013/APP Awaiting decision

    45 Regent Street Keith Moray AB55 5DY

    Proposed alterations to shop front at

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Full applications

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Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • 26/01057/PNOTPT Granted

    Moss Of Bourach Aberlour Moray

    Peat restoration works at

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/01057/PAPPT Granted

    Moss Of Bourach Aberlour Moray

    Peat restoration works at

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/00723/APP Granted

    6 Cuttlebrae Cottages Clochan Buckie Moray AB56 5HS

    Demolish existing extension erect new extension and alterations to dwellinghouse at

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00659/APP Granted

    The Lairds Apartment Brodie Castle Brodie Forres Moray IV36 2TE

    Change of use from short term let to apartment/rooms to be used as part of castle tour

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00955/PNOT Granted

    Site Adjacent To Brae Conval Dufftown Moray

    Erect general purpose agricultural building on

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/00925/APP Granted

    214 Seatown Cullen Buckie Moray AB56 4SJ

    Alter and extend dwellinghouse at

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00926/LBC Granted

    214 Seatown Cullen Buckie Moray AB56 4SJ

    Alter and extend dwellinghouse at

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/01172/APP Granted

    Riverview Country Park Mundole Court Mundole Moray

    Extend caravan park to accommodate 57 static holiday caravan pitches (with decking) including construction of internal roads landscaping and drainage infrastructure at

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00260/APP Granted

    Glen Keith Distillery Station Road Keith Moray AB55 5BU

    Proposed extension to form chiller room at

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01003/APP Granted

    Brae Cottage Glenlatterach Birnie Elgin Moray IV30 8RR

    Replace conservatory roof at

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Full applications

The full record

Decisions between 2019 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 4,055 decisions from Moray between 2019 and 2026, part of 4,322 applications on record. Over that period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 3,483 granted against 155 refused. The busiest single year was 2021, with 765 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 19/01352/APP Granted

    Demavend 8 Fleurs Drive Elgin Moray IV30 1SS

    Erect single storey extension to the rear of

    Decided 31 Oct 2019 Full applications
  • 19/01410/APP Granted

    1 Hamilton Crescent Elgin Moray IV30 4NW

    Proposed attic conversion and alterations at

    Decided 6 Nov 2019 Full applications
  • 19/01288/ADV Granted

    Longmorn Distillery Longmorn Elgin Moray IV30 8SJ

    Proposed externally illuminated fascia sign at

    Decided 6 Nov 2019 Advertising
  • 19/01299/PNOT Granted

    Nevie Farm Glenlivet Ballindalloch Moray AB37 9DN

    Proposed agricultural building for use as a silage pit at

    Decided 7 Nov 2019 Prior approval
  • 19/01328/APP Granted

    Kimberley 9 Doran Drive Buckie Moray AB56 1DF

    Convert attic to form 2 bedrooms with escape roof windows and ensuite at

    Decided 13 Nov 2019 Full applications
  • 19/01300/PNOT Granted

    Nethertown Farm Glenlivet Ballindalloch Moray AB37 9DJ

    Erect agricultural storage at

    Decided 15 Nov 2019 Prior approval
  • 19/01285/APP Granted

    Enzie Station Cottage Clochan Buckie Moray AB56 5HT

    Internal alterations and porch extension at

    Decided 15 Nov 2019 Full applications
  • 19/01341/PNOT Granted

    Whitefolds Tomnavoulin Ballindalloch Moray AB37 9JJ

    Erect agricultural building at

    Decided 18 Nov 2019 Prior approval
  • 19/01286/APP Granted

    5 Caledon Place Findhorn Forres Moray IV36 3YE

    Minor amendments to include erect garden sheds change in fenestration and specification of windows inclusion of walk-over skylight into raised terrace and location of ASHP and solar thermal panels at

    Decided 18 Nov 2019 Full applications
  • 19/01287/APP Granted

    Greenbrae Duffus Road Elgin Moray IV30 4NP

    Proposed single storey extension to dwelling

    Decided 21 Nov 2019 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 178 28%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 150 24%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 303 48%

Planning agents in Moray

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. Wittets Limited 97% granted overall 73
  2. Grant and Geoghegan Ltd. 94% granted overall 50
  3. C M Design 100% granted overall 26
  4. S Reid Design 100% granted overall 18
  5. CM DESIGN 93% granted overall 14
  6. John Wink Design 95% granted overall 12
  7. BT Studio Ltd 91% granted overall 12

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Moray decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, Moray decided 631 planning applications. 97% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Moray?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 88 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Moray decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 631 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 28% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 52% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Moray decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 4055 decisions from Moray between 2019 and 2026, out of 4,322 applications on record. Across that whole period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Moray?

April 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 76 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Moray's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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Moray: 4,322 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 631 decided, 97% approved, median 88 days to a decision. 699 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2019 and 2026: 4,055 in total, 96% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.