Planning in Findochty
Findochty is situated within Ward 3 – Buckie of Moray Council. This ward encompasses the town of Buckie and surrounding villages, including Findochty, and is represented by three councillors on the Moray Council.
Planning Applications in Findochty
Moray Council sends the Community Council a weekly list of planning applications affecting the Findochty area.
We review these to identify any matters that may affect residents, access, safety, heritage, or the character of the village.
This page highlights current applications of interest.
For full legal details, drawings and official comments please use the Moray Council Planning Portal.
Current Planning Applications
No planning applications are currently open for public comment in Findochty.
The Community Council reviews Moray Council’s weekly planning lists and updates this page when applications affecting Findochty are identified.
Please use the Planning Register below to search the full Moray Council planning register.
Recent Planning Decisions
Applications where the consultation period has closed. Decisions may still be pending. Older records remain available on the Moray Council Planning Portal.
5 Castle Street, Findochty
Demolish garage to form off-street parking area, replace windows and doors, and roof replacement to rear extension
Ref: 26/00482/LBC & 26/00483/APPP · Outcome: Approved · Decided: 28 May 2026
5 Commercial Street, Findochty
Alterations and garage extension
Ref: 26/00174/APP · Outcome: Awaiting decision
Full Planning Register
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How to Comment on a Planning Application
Anyone can submit a planning comment — you do not need to live next door.
Comments must relate to planning matters such as privacy, overlooking, parking, noise, access, design, or impact on the character of the area.
Issues like loss of property value or personal disputes are not considered by planning law.
Steps
- Open the application using “View Moray Council Planning Portal” above.
- Read the proposal and drawings (Documents → Drawings).
- Click “Make a Comment” and submit your observations.
What planners can consider
- Overlooking or loss of privacy
- Parking and road safety
- Noise or disturbance
- Impact on neighbours
- Size, scale and appearance
- Effect on the street or conservation area
What planners cannot consider
- Property value
- Personal disputes
- Who the applicant is
- Loss of a private view
- Competition between businesses