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Moray planning applications
730 applications. 98% approved. 77 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 730 planning applications from Moray. 453 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 98% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/00911/APP Awaiting decision
156A Mid Street Keith Moray AB55 5BJ
Replacement doors on the principal and rear elevation at
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26/00913/APP Awaiting decision
3 Commerce Street Elgin Moray IV30 1BS
Renew planning consent ref 23/00446/APP for change of use from offices to 2no ground floor flatted dwellings at
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26/00912/APP Awaiting decision
2 Broomfield Square Aberlour Moray AB38 9QP
Change of use from house to short term let at
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26/00898/APP Awaiting decision
4 Seafield Place Cullen Buckie Moray AB56 4TF
Erect single storey extension at
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26/00897/APP Awaiting decision
The Engineering Works Dunphail Forres Moray IV36 2QQ
Internal alterations full recladding of south elevation and partial recladding of all remaining elevations at
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26/00888/APP Awaiting decision
93 High Street Aberlour Moray AB38 9PB
Proposed alterations extension and re-modelling of spa facility at
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26/00896/SCN Awaiting decision
Scottish Water Treatment Plant Moycroft Road Elgin Moray IV30 1XZ
Intallation of 71 no. photovoltaic ground based panels and 3 no. solar inverters on land at
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26/00889/APP Awaiting decision
Johnstons Of Elgin Newmill Road Elgin Moray IV30 4AF
Alter and extend existing wool store at
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26/00867/CLP Awaiting decision
Forestry Land Off C11L Deskford Moray
Proposed erection of forestry storage shed at
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26/00868/APP Awaiting decision
The Breamou Inn 1 Cooper Street Hopeman Elgin Moray IV30 5SD
Alter and extend existing bar/restaurant at
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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26/00441/APP Granted
Easton House Maisondieu Road Elgin Moray
Extension to building to house new lift at
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26/00639/APP Granted
47 Reidhaven Street Elgin Moray IV30 1QH
Solar panel to be added to detached garage at
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26/00721/APP Granted
Croftbain Cottage Tomnavoulin Ballindalloch Moray AB37 9JL
Alter and extend dwellinghouse at
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26/00768/LBC Granted
Croughly Farm Tomintoul Ballindalloch Moray AB37 9EN
Re roof of building at
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26/00386/APP Granted
Brodie Castle Brodie Forres Moray IV36 2TE
Remove 2no polytunnels and erect larger polytunnel within the playful garden at
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26/00250/APP Granted
Site 230M Southwest Of Greens Of Coxton Elgin Moray
Erect a detached garage
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26/00328/APP Granted
565 West Whins The Park Findhorn Forres Moray IV36 3SH
Change of use from workshop and store to dwellinghouse at
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26/00525/APP Granted
Site To South Of 26 James Street Lossiemouth Moray
Erect dwellinghouse on
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26/00707/LBC Granted
Alves Primary School 2 Main Road Alves Elgin Moray IV30 8UR
Replace existing entrance door and frame plant room flat roof and upgrade of the plant room external wall with insulation and render at
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25/01573/APP Granted
Hillhead Farmhouse Forres Moray IV36 2QT
Demolish victorian part of house and erect single storey extension connected by glazed link to existing house and alterations at
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 156 34%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 123 27%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 174 38%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Moray decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Moray decided 453 planning applications. 98% 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 77 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Moray decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 453 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 34% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 62% within thirteen weeks.
When is planning activity busiest in Moray?
September 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 83 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.
Cite these figures
Moray: 730 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 453 decided, 98% approved, median 77 days to a decision. 730 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.