Updated 8 October 2026 · 28 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Moray
Find construction leads in Moray from new planning applications across Elgin, Forres, Buckie and the wider council area.
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Data sourced from Moray Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
28
New Leads (30 Days)
£88,393
Average Project Value
5
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Moray
Elgin is the focus of Moray's biggest growth plans, with the council approving 204 new homes at the Elgin South Village development in July 2026, introducing house styles not previously built in the town. The South Street regeneration project will add 38 affordable flats alongside a Business Enterprise Hub and retail units, funded by the Scottish Government and Moray Council, while planning permission is being sought for a further 263 homes at Findrassie on the north-west edge of Elgin, part of a wider area earmarked for 1,500 new properties over the next two decades. The Elgin Long Term Town Plan will provide 20 million pounds of funding over ten years. Away from Elgin, Forres and Buckie keep a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions on established housing.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Moray over the past 30 days.
In Moray, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 14 of the 28 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Heritages also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms. Projects can fall into more than one category, so these figures don't need to add up to the total.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Moray
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Moray, based on recent planning records.
- 1S Reid Design
- 2CM Design
- 3Grant and Geoghegan Ltd.
- 4John Wink Design
- 5Plans Plus
- 6Moray Coast Architectural Consultants
- 7BT Studio Ltd.
- 8A&Q Partnership (London) Ltd
- 9P D Elkins Drawing Services
- 101 Architects Ltd
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Moray helps you prioritise the most profitable leads and manage your workload effectively. These ranges are a general guide to the scale of work involved. Individual project costs vary by design, specification, and site conditions.
- £25k-£50kSmall extensions, porches, and internal alterations
- £50k-£100kRear extensions and loft conversions
- £100k-£250kLarge extensions and full property refurbishments
- £250k+New builds and high-end residential projects
Higher-value projects are often found around the newer sites in Elgin, where new-build plots are more common.
Recent Planning Applications in Moray
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension | Grays Recycling Ltd Nether Dallachy Spey Bay Fochabers Moray IV32 7PL | £100k–£250k | Proposed extension to existing recycling centre. | Pending |
| Extension | Easterton Wood Cottage Birnie Elgin Moray IV30 8SP | £50k–£100k | Alterations and extension at Easterton Wood Cottage. | Pending |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Portgordon | £50k–£100k | Single storey rear extension including surface water soakaway. | Pending |
| Extension | 30 - 32 Mid Street Keith Moray | £100k–£250k | Internal alterations and extensions for two townhouses. | Pending |
| Single Storey Extension | 4 Seafield Place Cullen Buckie Moray AB56 4TF | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey extension. | Pending |
Extension
Grays Recycling Ltd Nether Dallachy Spey Bay Fochabers Moray IV32 7PL
Proposed extension to existing recycling centre.
Extension
Easterton Wood Cottage Birnie Elgin Moray IV30 8SP
Alterations and extension at Easterton Wood Cottage.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Portgordon
Single storey rear extension including surface water soakaway.
Extension
30 - 32 Mid Street Keith Moray
Internal alterations and extensions for two townhouses.
Single Storey Extension
4 Seafield Place Cullen Buckie Moray AB56 4TF
Erection of a single storey extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Maryfield Findhorn Forres Moray IV36 3YY | £50k–£100k | Renewal of consent to alter dwelling to form attic accommodation (loft conversion / attic works). | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Maryfield Findhorn Forres Moray IV36 3YY
Renewal of consent to alter dwelling to form attic accommodation (loft conversion / attic works).
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Forres | £25k–£50k | Provide secondary glazing to windows. | Pending |
| Garage Conversion | 42 Marleon Field Elgin Moray IV30 4GB | £25k–£50k | Conversion of integral garage to home office. | Pending |
| Garden Room | 274 High Street Elgin Moray IV30 1AG | £50k–£100k | Change of use of ground floor workshop and first floor offices to 6 hair and beauty salons with dropped kerb. | Pending |
| Heritage | Cullen | £100k–£250k | Alter and extend a dwellinghouse (listed building consent for alterations and extensions). | Pending |
| Dropped Kerb | 200 Findhorn Forres Moray IV36 3YS | Under £25k | Form mobility access and an off-street parking area (new access/parking provision). | Pending |
Heritage
Forres
Provide secondary glazing to windows.
Garage Conversion
42 Marleon Field Elgin Moray IV30 4GB
Conversion of integral garage to home office.
Garden Room
274 High Street Elgin Moray IV30 1AG
Change of use of ground floor workshop and first floor offices to 6 hair and beauty salons with dropped kerb.
Heritage
Cullen
Alter and extend a dwellinghouse (listed building consent for alterations and extensions).
Dropped Kerb
200 Findhorn Forres Moray IV36 3YS
Form mobility access and an off-street parking area (new access/parking provision).
Data sourced from Moray Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Moray.
Proposed extension to existing recycling centre at
£100k–£250kGrays Recycling Ltd Nether Dallachy Spey Bay Fochabers Moray IV32 7PL
Proposed extension to existing recycling centre.
Alterations and extension at
£50k–£100kEasterton Wood Cottage Birnie Elgin Moray IV30 8SP
Alterations and extension at Easterton Wood Cottage.
Provide secondary glazing to windows at
£25k–£50kForres
Provide secondary glazing to windows.
Single storey rear extension including surface water soakaway at
£50k–£100kPortgordon
Single storey rear extension including surface water soakaway.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Moray
7%
Approved
93%
Pending
0%
Refused
In Moray, 7% of planning applications are approved, 93% are still pending, and 0% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Moray
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Moray, the median time from submission to decision is 6 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Based on approved applications with recorded decision dates over the last 3 months.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Moray
In Moray, 79% of planning applications are domestic and 21% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Moray
Elgin South Village, Findrassie, and the wider Elgin Long Term Town Plan are set to bring sustained new-build activity to Moray for the next two decades, as the town's major growth areas are built out in phases. Away from Elgin, Forres and Buckie's established housing stock supports a steady, more standard flow of extension and loft conversion work across the region.
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