Economic Growth & Development Services

Rhona Gunn, Depute Chief Exec. Economy, Environment & Finance

 Beverly Smith, (Acting) Head of Economic Growth & Development

• Food Safety
• Health & Safety at Work
• Public Health
• Housing Standards
• Animal Health and Welfare
• Pest Control
• Dog Warden
• Contaminated Land
• Environmental Protection
• Licensing & Arranging Funerals
• Community Safety / Anti-Social Behaviour

Development Management 

• Planning Permission
• Listed Buildings Consent
• Conservation Area Consent
• Advertisement Consent
• Planning Enforcement
• Condition Compliance
• Statutory / Non-Statutory Pre-Application Advice
• Sustainable Development 
• S.36 & S.37 Consents - Electricity Act
• Development Enquiries

Building Standards 

• Building Warrant applications
• Completion Certificates
• Inspection of construction work
• Enforcement - unauthorised or dangerous buildings
• Pre warrant discussions and enquiry system

Business Gateway

• Business Support & Advice to Start Ups your business
• Expert help to grow your business
• Access to Business Loans and Finance 
• Business & Digital Skills Training

External Funding 

• Funding Advice & Support
• Operation of Challenge Funds

Regeneration

• Project development & Delivery
• Town Centre Regeneration
• Conservation Area Regeneration

Economic Growth

• Skills and Employability 
• Tourism & Cultural Support
• Social Economic Growth Projects

Planning & Development

Local Development Plan 

• Spatial Planning Land Designation
• Planning Policy 
• Tree Preservation Orders
• Housing Land Audit
• Employment Land Audit
• Local Place Planning
• Developer Obligations

Economic Strategy

• Moray Growth Deal & Associated Projects
• Moray Economic Strategy
• Economic Performance Indicators