Planning Consultation Information

Archaeological

Archaeological advice for the Moray area is provided by Aberdeenshire Council Archaeology Service (ACAS).

ACAS has the role of locating, evaluating, safeguarding, and interpreting all archaeological sites within the Moray area. This information is held in the Moray Sites & Monuments Record, which is publicly accessible on their website.

ACAS assesses all planning applications submitted to us and advises when archaeological mitigation is required, as well as providing information, advice and guidance on SRDP, forestry schemes and utilities work.

Find out contact details and more information on the Archaeology Service.

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

HSE is a statutory consultee for planning applications around major hazard sites and pipelines and on applications for hazardous substances consent. The HSE Planning Advice App provides the following:-

• Confirmation whether the proposed development is within a HSE consultation zone of a major hazard site or a major accident hazard pipeline (free service).
• If your site lies within a HSE consultation zone, you can obtain an indication of HSE’s advice for the proposed development (charged service*).
• If the proposed development is within an explosive safeguarding zone, you will be provided with contact details for the Explosives Inspectorate for you to obtain their land use planning advice (free service).

Find out more about HSE Land Use Planning.

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

SEPA are a key agency in the land use planning process in Scotland, providing environmental advice to planning authorities, developers and the wider public.

Find out more about SEPA Planning.

Find out more about SEPA Flood Mapping:-

LinesearchbeforeUdig (LSBUD)

LinesearchbeforeUdig (LSBUD) is a free to use online search service that any individual (“User”) can use to check their works against over 50 asset owners’ (“Members”) utility assets. These assets include hundreds of thousands of kilometres of underground and overhead pipes and cables in the electricity, gas, high pressure fuel, water and fibre optic networks.

Find out more about LinesearchbeforeUdig.