Aberdour, Fife Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aberdour, Fife.
Fife · Scotland · settlement
About Aberdour
Aberdour is a picturesque village located on the south coast of Fife, Scotland, nestled along the north shore of the Firth of Forth. With a population of 1,633 as of the 2011 census, the village offers stunning views of the island of Inchcolm and its historic Abbey, as well as the cityscapes of Leith and Edinburgh to the south. This charming locale is a key area for planning applications, benefiting from its rich history and natural beauty.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fife
- Parliamentary constituency: Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- LSOA: Burntisland Central
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aberdour.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aberdour.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Aberdour based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Aberdour.
- - 1 Hawkcraig Road Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0UP
Erection of shed/garden room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 5 Livingston Lane Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0TS
Listed building consent for installation of replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 5 Livingston Lane Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0TS
Prior Approval for installation of replacement windows to front elevation and side elevation that fronts a road
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 2 Manse Street Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0TT
Prior Notification for installation of replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 2 Manse Street Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0TT
Installation of replacement door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Aberdour House 1 Hewitt Place Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0TQ
Lime T929. - Remove the moderate deadwood over the road., Ash T930. - Reduce the branches encroaching the building by 1-2m. Remove deadwood. , Horse Chestnut T922. - Remove small deadwood above the ro
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 5 Telny Place Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0TG
Installation of rooflights to front and rear of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Hillside School 3 Main Street Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0RH
Approval of matters specified in conditions 2 (a and b), 2 (d to f in part), 3 (a, k & l), (3 b to j and m in part), 4 in part, 5 (a to c, l, m and n in part), 5 (d to k and o) 6, 9 and 12 in part of
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 45 High Street Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0SJ
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to remove non-load bearing wall (Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Hillside School 3 Main Street Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0RH
Compliance with Condition 7 of Planning Permission 24/03098/ARC - Invasive Species Management Plan
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - 21/03113/NMV1 - Aberdour Harbour Shore Road Aberdour Burntisland Fife KY3 0TY
Erection of replacement footbridge including reconstruction of wall - Non Material Variation to approved 19/03113/FULL for change of materials
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fife | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Aberdour in Fife
Aberdour is a picturesque village located on the south coast of Fife, Scotland, nestled along the north shore of the Firth of Forth. With a population of 1,633 as of the 2011 census, the village offers stunning views of the island of Inchcolm and its historic Abbey, as well as the cityscapes of Leith and Edinburgh to the south. This charming locale is a key area for planning applications, benefiting from its rich history and natural beauty.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Aberdour a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aberdour planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Aberdour
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Aberdour. The average decision time was 46 days.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Aberdour were full planning applications (7), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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