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

5 Commercial Street, Findochty

Alterations and garage extension

Ref: 26/00174/APP · Comments close: 16 March 2026

Recently Determined Applications

Showing recent decisions only. Older records remain available on the Moray Council Planning Portal.

29 Sterlochy Street, Findochty

Addition of dormers and bifold doors to south elevation and reglaze existing windows

Ref: 25/01311/APP · Outcome: Approved · Decided: 15 January 2026

Full Planning Register

Search using postcode or place name Findochty.
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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

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